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.
Our mission
The Florida Juvenile Justice Association promotes the availability and accessibility of comprehensive, high quality services to pre-delinquent and delinquent youth and their families. The Association is committed to public safety by assisting communities in addressing the issue of delinquency through innovative prevention, intervention and treatment programs and service delivery systems that are responsive to the diverse needs of the community, the youth served and their families.
Our purpose
The Florida Juvenile Justice Association strives to:
• Promote public awareness of and education on juvenile justice issues
• Contribute to the development of public policy regarding juvenile justice issues
• Support evaluation of and research on juvenile justice issues
• Provide training, technical assistance and consultation to Association members and related parties
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.