The majority of youth are held in detention (short-term residential) facilities or long-term, secure residential facilities.

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The majority of youth in the juvenile justice system are held in either detention centers, which are short-term residential facilities used for youth awaiting court decisions, or in long-term, secure residential facilities designed for youth who have been adjudicated and are serving a sentence.

The Majority of Youth Are Held in Detention (Short-Term Residential)