General Info

Polk Youth Institution is a prison that spreads across an area of more than 20 acres. The prison operates a range of educational and enrichment programs. Polk Youth Institution employs a staff of over 300 people. It maintains dormitories and nearly five modular units. The prison s segregation building has up to 15 cells. Polk Youth Institution houses approximately 380 male young adults. The prison also has a cashless canteen system and helps inmates to earn high school diploma degrees. Its prisoners are given work and educational assignments. Polk Youth Institution is a part of the North Carolina Department of Correction.