Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Historically, Swanson Correctional Center had its name changed to Swanson Center for Youth. During this time of change when emphasis was on large farm operations changed slowly as the use of farm work to rehabilitate youth gave way to counseling and diagnostic assessment.

Today, Swanson-Monroe operates as a fully therapeutic facility using OJJ’s LAMOD treatment model. Ideally, this is a great plan for rehabilitating youth.

Many employees contend that Swanson is a great place to work with job security and an opportunity to provide social change for youth, offer mentorship and the managemen...