Shelby County corrections officials describe stepped‑down restrictive‑housing program, stress programming and oversight
Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
County corrections leaders outlined a tiered behavior compliance review process that limits time in restrictive housing, adds weekly multidisciplinary reviews and offers programming and tablet access. Officials said juvenile solitary confinement was ended on day one of county administration of the youth facility.
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Shelby County corrections and policy staff told the commission’s committee that the county has adopted a tiered behavioral review process to reduce the use of restrictive housing and provide rehabilitative programming.
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