Residential Juvenile Justice
Helping young people write a different story
Children and teens come to us as repeat juvenile offenders, often from difficult circumstances at home and school. They know what they see around them – violence, substance abuse, crime. What they don’t see yet is a way out.
We show them one.
We help them imagine and achieve a better life. We teach them to respect authority and rules, manage impulses, and set goals. We help them finish school and get jobs. By preventing youth from going deeper into the corrections system, we are able to protect our communities, steward state resources, and save lives otherwise lost to incarceration or dependency.
Young people are referred to our programs by juvenile court counselors.
For boys and girls whose repeat offenses put them at real risk of deeper involvement in the justice system, these co-ed group homes offer a 6- to 8-month stay focused on changing the direction of their lives. Young people here learn to accept authority, take responsibility, and set goals. They volunteer in the community. They earn privileges – a home visit, a field trip – through consistent effort and good choices. And every day, they study in our on-site classrooms, sometimes improving by multiple grade levels in their time with us.
Anyone who has lived in one of our multipurpose homes is eligible for higher-education scholarships and mentoring through our Hackley Education and Learning Program.
Locations:
- Hertford home, Winton
- Macon home, Franklin
- Robeson home, Lumberton
- Wayne home, Goldsboro
For teens on probation who can’t safely return home from a youth development center or other residential placement, these group homes offer 6 to 12 months of real preparation for adult life. Young people here finish school, explore career paths, get jobs, earn driver’s licenses, and learn the practical skills that independence requires: budgeting, cooking, managing bills. We don’t just prepare them to leave – we prepare them to thrive.
Anyone who has lived in our transitional living homes is eligible for higher-education scholarships and mentoring through our Hackley Education and Learning Program.
Locations:
- Chowan home for boys, Edenton
- Craven home for boys, New Bern
- The Farm for boys, Goldsboro
- North Hills home for girls, Raleigh
- The Triplex for boys, New Bern
For boys and girls with complex histories – behavioral and mental health challenges, trauma, neglect, or substance abuse – these centers offer a 14- to 45-day window to pause, assess, and plan. Under the care of a licensed psychologist and clinical case managers, each young person receives comprehensive testing and observation. They leave with a plan of care that maps out their strengths, areas of focus, goals, and services in their community that can help them move forward.
Locations:
- Bridges, Winston-Salem
- Eastern, Kinston
- Insight, Butner
- Western, Asheville
For court-involved young people who need the warmth and consistency of a family setting, our foster homes provide exactly that — along with the services and support that help them stabilize and grow.
Anyone who has lived in one of our foster homes is eligible for higher-education scholarships and mentoring through our Hackley Education and Learning Program.