Jugendheim Platanenhof

About the Institution

Jugendheim Platanenhof is a cantonal, specialized educational facility in Oberuzwil (canton of St. Gallen), operating within the structures of Amt für Justizvollzug and subject to the Sicherheits- und Justizdepartement of the canton of St. Gallen. The facility carries out tasks related to the safeguarding and execution of civil and criminal law measures for minors and young adults, in accordance with the relevant legal provisions.

Mission and Tasks

The goal of Jugendheim Platanenhof is to provide a safe educational environment for young individuals who have been subjected to civil or criminal law measures, combined with round-the-clock care, support in personal development, and work on social reintegration. The facility combines elements of social and pedagogical care, daily structure, and individual work with youth, typical of institutions implementing educational and safeguarding measures.

Structure and Organization

Jugendheim Platanenhof is divided into two main areas: a closed part and an open part. Within these areas, several largely independent living groups operate, each designated for a limited number of residents, allowing for individualized educational work and constant staff presence. Both areas provide care in a 365 days a year, 24 hours a day system, which is standard for this type of institution.

For Whom

The facility is intended for youth and young adults aged approximately 12 years to early adulthood, who require placement in an institution based on decisions from jugendstrafrechtlicher (criminal for minors) or zivilrechtlicher (civil) authorities. Typical reasons for placement include complex family and social difficulties, problems functioning in the environment, and the necessity to execute prescribed educational or safeguarding measures. A valid decision from the relevant authority (e.g., juvenile court or guardianship authority) and a complete set of required documentation, including application forms and medical-psychiatric information, are prerequisites for admission.

Offer and Form of Care

Jugendheim Platanenhof offers a care and educational living environment in groups, with clearly defined daily structures, rules of coexistence, and responsibilities. This typically includes: – round-the-clock social and pedagogical care, – support in daily functioning (education, work, leisure), – cooperation with external institutions (schools, specialist services), – gradual frameworks and freedoms depending on the area (closed/open) and the resident's progress.

In the closed part, emphasis is placed on a heightened level of security and a strict daily structure, while in the open part, more flexible, yet still clearly framed conditions of stay and gradual reintegration into the social environment are emphasized.

Cooperation with Authorities and Partners

The facility closely cooperates with referring authorities (einweisende Behörden) and numerous partner organizations, including those in the fields of justice, social care, education, and health care. At the admission stage and during the stay, regular information exchange and coordination of actions between Jugendheim Platanenhof and the relevant authorities and specialists are required.

Visits and Contacts

Visits for youth at Jugendheim Platanenhof occur only after prior arrangement and are dependent on the decisions of the relevant directing authorities and agreements with the living group. Personal contacts are planned and organized in a manner that balances safety, the needs of the residents, and the requirements arising from the legal measures applied.

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About the Company

Jugendheim Platanenhof is a cantonal youth institution in Oberuzwil (SG), operated by the canton of St. Gallen and subordinated to the justice sector. The facility has a long tradition – its origins date back to 1894.

Services / Ministry

The facility provides socio-pedagogical care for youth and young adults referred to it based on civil or criminal decisions. In such institutions, support typically includes round-the-clock care, daily structure, education, educational work, and preparation for further developmental and social steps.

For Whom

The offer is directed at children, adolescents, and young adults who require placement by decision of the relevant authority. Available facts indicate that the facility works with individuals subject to civil or criminal measures.

Nature of Activity

It is an institution with an educational and care profile, operating in the area of assistance and socio-pedagogical interventions. Such facilities combine care, learning, educational structure, and support in daily functioning. – Fax (old): +41582281701 – WWW (old): https://sg.ch/sicherheit/justizvollzug/platanenhof.html – Short description (old): Cantonal youth institution in Oberuzwil (SG), operating since 1894. Provides socio-pedagogical care for children, youth, and young adults referred by civil or criminal decisions.