The female young offender facility in Inuvik is the first stand-alone facility for girls in Canada. All other Canadian young offender centres holding girls are co-correctional. Since historically most young offenders in custody are boys, programs and operations have focused primarily on the needs of boys. In contrast, this facility has been designed to meet the specific needs of girls in custody.

The facility accommodates up to nineteen youth in two living units with rooms designed to meet the needs of young mothers and the handicapped. One unique feature of this facility is the inclusion of a mothering program. The mothering program provides, for the young mother who plans to raise her child, an opportunity to bond in a structured and supervised setting.

The building uses natural gas as a heating fuel and includes a solar wall to reduce fuel consumption.

Before construction began on the building, the Department of Justice hosted a site blessing ceremony with participation of community representatives and elders.