Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility (IRJCF) is located in the northern part of the state, near Cleveland Ohio. IRJCF's general population consists of males between the ages of 12 and 21 years old.

The short term intake program consists of orienting the newer youth to the Department of Youth Services (DYS) rules,  regulations, health care procedures, safety procedures, grievance procedures, family visitation, youth rights, groups, and IRJCF's policies. Once completed, the youth is assigned to one of eight permanent living unit and he begins regular programming.

Three units have specialized programming that address substance abuse, sexual offending and mental health needs.  Programs available to all youth include education, social, psychological, religious, reentry, and recreation services.

IRJCF received its first accreditation from the American Correctional Association in 1998.