Section 3 Juvenile Classification Homes

1 Overview of juvenile classification homes

Juvenile classification homes have the following duties: [1] to conduct an assessment of juveniles, [2] to commit juveniles who are to be committed to juvenile classification homes pursuant to the provisions of laws and regulations, and to conduct observation and protection of juveniles committed to the homes on the basis of their characteristics and in consideration of their sound development, and [3] to provide advice and support in a local community in order to prevent crime and delinquency.

As of April 1, 2025, there were 52 juvenile classification homes nationwide (including eight branch homes).