Tag: Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Youth crime remains an issue in Escambia County
According to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, arrests of youth in the state of Florida have dropped 28 percent over the past four years….
State ends contract with Santa Rosa juvenile detention firm
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice on Wednesday announced it will begin immediately phasing out all contracts for residential programs run by the private firm…
James Madison Institute says juvenile incarceration cost to top $175M over next decade
As legislation on direct file of juveniles is heard in a Florida Senate committee today, The James Madison Institute has released a new report states…
State and counties still battle over juvenile justice costs
Editor’s Note: The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) owes Florida county governments about $170 million from overcharging them for the costs. Escambia County is…
Robinson seeks resolution on DJJ costs
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice owes Escambia County $6.6 million because it overcharged the county for juvenile detention costs. As FAC president, Escambia County…
DJJ cancels service with controversial Santa Rosa provider
By MARGIE MENZEL THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has canceled a contract with a controversial operator of a 40-bed…
