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The Monarch Youth Center in Lincoln is operated by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. The facility houses incarcerated young men, prioritizing youth from Central Illinois. The facility opened in 2025 and uses a trauma-informed approach. State officials tout the center as a model for other juvenile prisons to follow.
Lauren Warnecke
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WGLT
State News
Lincoln's Monarch Center setting the example for trauma-informed juvenile corrections
Lauren Warnecke
Youth at the only juvenile prison in Central Illinois say its bright atmosphere and green space make a big difference in setting them on a more positive path.
A man in a suit speaks at a podium during a dedication ceremony for a memorial plaque outdoors, with a seated audience watching.
Joe Deacon
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WCBU
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WCBU
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