Juvenile detention center is a special correction institution for juvenile offenders, and its nature is different from that of adult prisons. Teenagers who receive education and correction in juvie are generally not regarded as "prisons", but receive special education and correction. As for whether there is a criminal record, it depends on the specific situation and legal provisions.

First, the nature and function of juvenile detention center

Juvenile detention center is a correctional institution for juvenile delinquency. Its main purpose is to help juvenile offenders understand their mistakes, correct their behavior and reintegrate into society through special education and correction means. Compared with adult prisons, juvenile detention centers pay more attention to education guidance than simple punishment.

Second, the difference between juvie and "prison"

Teenagers who receive education and correction in juvie are generally not considered as "jail". This is because the main purpose of juvie is to help juvenile offenders correct their behavior through special education and correction means, rather than simply imposing punishment. In addition, the management and facilities of the juvenile detention center are relatively loose and humanized, and more attention is paid to education and guidance.

Third, about the criminal record.

Whether there is a criminal record depends on the specific situation and legal provisions. Generally speaking, teenagers perform well during the period of education and correction in juvenile detention center, actively correct their mistakes and abide by relevant laws and regulations, and the influence of criminal records can be alleviated or eliminated to some extent. However, if teenagers behave badly or commit crimes again during their stay in juvenile detention center, they may leave a bad record or criminal record.

To sum up:

Juvenile reformatory is a special institution for juvenile offenders. Its main purpose is to help juvenile offenders correct their behavior and reintegrate into society through special education and corrective measures. Teenagers who receive education and correction in juvie are generally not regarded as "prisons", but receive special education and correction. As for whether there is a criminal record, it depends on the specific situation and legal provisions.

Legal basis:

Article 39 of the Law on the Protection of Minors in People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that minors who violate the law and commit crimes shall not be discriminated against in terms of further studies and employment.

Article 286 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that if a person was under the age of 18 at the time of committing a crime and was sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years, the relevant criminal records shall be sealed. If the criminal record is sealed, it shall not be provided to any unit or individual, except for the need of judicial organs to handle cases or the relevant units to make inquiries in accordance with state regulations. Units that inquire according to law shall keep the sealed criminal records confidential.