The purpose of the Prevention Services program in the Department of Juvenile Justice is to use prevention, intervention, and treatment programs in order to strengthen families and improve the lives of troubled youth.
DJJ receives general revenue funds for two main programs in Fiscal Year 2021-22.
Other programs provide services through state and federal grants. These fund other prevention programs throughout the state.
The department's website provides information about prevention programs located throughout the state.
Title | Fund | Dollars | Positions |
---|---|---|---|
PROGRAM: PREVENTION AND VICTIM SERVICES | |||
DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND DIVERSION |
105,974,843
|
20.00 |
|
TOTAL |
105,974,843 |
20.00 |
Authorization to Contract With the PACE Center for Girls. The 2020 Legislature passed Ch. 2020-121, Laws of Florida, which authorizes DJJ to contract with the PACE Center for Girls. Under the contract, PACE Center for Girls will provide alternatives to institutionalization and commitment for girls and young women through services such as education, counseling, training, and advocacy. PACE programs were located in 21 centers throughout the state and served over 3,000 girls in 2021.
Invest in Children License Plates. When you buy a license plate from your local tax collector's office, you may choose an Invest in Children license plate. The proceeds from the plates go to the counties from which they were purchased to fund after-school activities, mentoring, tutoring, job internships, youth summits, summer camp scholarships, recreational programs for girls and boys, and substance abuse intervention.
Annual Report on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Florida, 2020, Report 20-05, July 2020
Placement Options for CSE Victims Have Increased; CSE-Specific Services Remain Limited, Report 19-05, July 2019
Service Model Slowly Adapting for Community CSE Victims; Limited Progress in Less Restrictive Placements for Dependent CSE Victims, Report 18-05, June 2018
DCF and Its Lead Agencies Have Not Resolved Issues Related to Serving Commercially Sexually Exploited Children, Report 17-09, June 2017
Other Reports
Quality Improvement Program Reports, Department of Juvenile Justice
Comprehensive Accountability Reports, Department of Juvenile Justice
Annual Reports, Florida Network of Youth and Family Services
Quality Improvement Reviews, Florida Network of Youth and Family Services
Websites of Interest
Prevention in Florida
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Performance Information
Office of Prevention Services, 850-717-2433Website