KIDS ARE DIFFERENT THAN ADULTS
We recognize that the needs of children and adolescents are different than adults and we advocate for a responsive justice system that translate into effective policies, programs, and services.
Check the links for more information
Executive Office of the Governor – Rick Scott
www.flgov.com
Florida Department of Children and Families
http://www.myflfamilies.com/
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
http://www.djj.state.fl.us/
The Florida House of Representatives
www.myfloridahouse.gov
The Florida Senate
www.flsenate.gov
United States House of Representatives
www.house.gov/representatives
BLEND PUBLIC SAFETY AND TREATMANT
We believe that programming is most effective when there is a balance between treatment and public safety considerations and we advocate for the least restrictive care to change lives and protect the public.
ACCESS TO SPECIALTY SERVICES
We believe that all youth in need of specialty services such as mental health and substance abuse must receive these services as part of the juvenile justice intervention.
EDUCATION IS KEY TO SUCCESS
We understand that academic and vocational education are key ingredients of a youth’s success and advocate for dynamic and individualized educational and vocational services geared to the learning level of the youth served.