Department of Juvenile Justice
What is the purpose of the department?
The purpose of the Department of Juvenile Justice is to increase public safety by reducing juvenile delinquency through effective prevention, intervention, and treatment services that strengthen families and turn around the lives of troubled youth.
What activities are performed by the department?
The department’s activities include the following.
- Prevention Services provides voluntary prevention, intervention, and treatment services for youth. The services are designed to address specific needs and provide interventions for youth and their families to prevent crime and protect public safety.
- Detention Services provides supervision for youth who are held pursuant to a court order, or who have been arrested for a violation of the law, when restrictive interim placement alternatives prior to adjudication and disposition are not appropriate.
- Probation and Community Intervention promotes accountability using restorative sanctions, supervision, and treatment services to strengthen families and help support youth to become responsible citizens.
- Residential Services supervises youth who have been adjudicated by the court and sent to state residential commitment programs.
How are these activities funded?
The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Please contact the department for more information on its funding. Additional information about department funding and activities is available on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal.
| Fund | Dollars | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUVENILE JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF | |||
| PROGRAM: ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROGRAM SUPPORT | |||
| CONTRACTING AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT |
11,144,115
|
121.50 |
|
| PROGRAM: JUVENILE DETENTION PROGRAM | |||
| DETENTION CENTERS |
168,549,828
|
1,447.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY/ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | |||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES |
25,291,126
|
177.00 |
|
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
12,583,239
|
59.50 |
|
| PROGRAM: PREVENTION AND VICTIM SERVICES | |||
| DELINQUENCY PREVENTION AND DIVERSION |
119,078,264
|
20.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: PROBATION AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAM | |||
| COMMUNITY INTERVENTIONS AND SERVICES |
65,414,347
|
493.00 |
|
| COMMUNITY SUPERVISION |
113,476,542
|
822.50 |
|
| PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL CORRECTIONS PROGRAM | |||
| MODERATE-RISK RESIDENTIAL COMMITMENT |
189,303,460
|
.00 |
|
| SECURE RESIDENTIAL COMMITMENT |
90,698,238
|
89.00 |
|
TOTAL |
795,539,159 |
3,229.50 |
Where can I find information on the department's performance?
Performance measures and standards for the department may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.
Additional Resources
OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.
Other Reports
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement Reports
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Reports and Data
2024 Service Continuum Analysis Report, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, 2025
Comprehensive Accountability Report, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, 2024
A complete list of Florida Auditor General Reports is available on its website.
Websites of Interest
National Center for Juvenile Justice
American Bar Association
Evident Change
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics
U.S. Department of Justice, National Criminal Justice Reference Service
U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Performance Measures
Applicable Statutes
Department Contact Information
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Contact Website
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
2737 Centerview Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
(850) 488-1850
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