PHOENIX — It was a special night at the Durango Juvenile Detention Center on Wednesday. Some of the inmates earned the privilege to have a special dinner and bonding time with their families ahead of the holidays.
For those serving time to get a family dinner, they must earn "blue polo status" through good behavior, and detention center officials say it often takes multiple months to reach the milestone.
However, for those who earn it, they have the opportunity to see and bond with their parents, siblings, and other family members, who may not be seen again for several years.
ABC15's Jordan Bontke attended Wednesday night's dinner and shows us the powerful impact the dinner has on those serving time and their loved ones. Watch the full story in the video player above.
