Who we are and
What we do in FJJA
We at FJJA bring together juvenile justice system professionals and agencies, organizations, and private and non-profit corporations all committed to improving Florida’s juvenile justice system for children and families.
Through collaboration and cooperation, FJJA presents a unified voice on juvenile justice issues. FJJA is recognized as a proactive leader in effectively serving and addressing issues raised by the diverse agencies involved in the juvenile justice system.
Our Guiding Principles
We believe in the uniqueness, dignity and inherent worth of every individual. Further, we are committed to assisting each youth in our care in achieving their individual dignity.
77%
OF ALL YOUTH ARRESTED IN FLORIDA ARE MALES
24%
DROP IN YOUTH ARRESTS IN FLORIDA OVER LAST 5 YEARS
77%
OF YOUTH COMPLETE PROBATION & COMMUNITY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
39%
DROP IN SCHOOL RELATED ARRESTS IN FLORIDA OVER LAST 5 YEARS
77%
OF YOUTH COMPLETE PROBATION & COMMUNITY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
39%
DROP IN SCHOOL RELATED ARRESTS IN FLORIDA OVER LAST 5 YEARS
77%
OF ALL YOUTH ARRESTED IN FLORIDA ARE MALES
24%
DROP IN YOUTH ARRESTS IN FLORIDA OVER LAST 5 YEARS
What People Say
In order to ensure public safety and best outcomes for our children we MUST all work together. The partnership between FDJJ and the FJJA is critical to achieving a balanced and sustainable system, one that focuses on best practices and meets the needs of at-risk and delinquent children, their families and our communities
- by Christy Daly-Brodeur
The members of FJJA represent an important and critical piece of Florida’s juvenile justice system. It makes me proud that DJJ and FJJA have forged such a strong and mutually supportive partnership. And I am proud to work with both to insure the best services with the greatest success for our children and their families
- by Wansley Walters
Our Partners
