Juvenile facility · Pennsylvania

Western Secure Treatment Unit

PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services

Western Secure Treatment Unit is a juvenile facility in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, run by the PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services.

Western Secure Treatment Unit Address and Phone

Facility type
Juvenile facility
Address
12 Dakota Drive, Emlenton, PA 16373Open in Google Maps
Operated by
PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services
County
Butler County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on pa.gov

Jails and Police Near Western Secure Treatment Unit

Anyone arrested near Emlenton is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other Juvenile Facilities in Pennsylvania

Open status checked against the official pa.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out if someone is at Western Secure Treatment Unit?
Records of young people in juvenile facilities are generally not published online. Contact Western Secure Treatment Unit or the PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services directly; a parent or guardian may be asked to verify their identity.
Who runs Western Secure Treatment Unit?
Western Secure Treatment Unit is operated by the PA DHS Office of Children, Youth and Families - Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services and is located in Butler County.