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THOMPSON ACADEMY
Broward County, Circuit
17
1150 Hibiscus Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33025
Phone: (954) 967-6300 • Fax:
(954) 967-6327
E-mail:
Craig.Ferguson@youthservices.com
For questions, please contact the
facility directly using the phone number or e-mail address
above.
Moderate-Risk Male |
Non-Secure
Facility Administrator
Dr. Craig Ferguson |
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Thompson Academy is a Moderate Risk
residential program for youth who are committed to the
Department of Juvenile Justice after being assessed and
classified as a moderate-risk to public safety. Thompson
Academy has a maximum capacity of 154 male youth. The YSI
program utilizes a Community Therapeutic Model to serve the
youth ranging in age from 13 to 18 years. The YSI program
model incorporates the Restorative Justice Philosophies,
principles and practices. Of the total 154 beds, all beds
are designated for Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS)
by the Department with 68 beds designated specifically
for Substance Abuse Treatment. The program has a fulltime
medical department, and a comprehensive on-site educational
program that is provided by Broward County School Board
professionals. The mission at Thompson Academy is to protect
the public by preparing troubled youth for the future, to
reduce juvenile crimes and delinquency in Florida, and to
prevent the creation of new victims. The length of
stay is 6-9 months.
Operating Capacity: 154,
Ages 13 - 18, Males
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Contract Provider:
Youth Services International, Inc.
(click on provider name to access
provider website)
DJJ SUPPORT STAFF
Program Monitor: Sophia Ifill
Telephone Number: (561) 616-1584
Fax Number: (561) 616-1562
E-Mail Address:
Sophia.Ifill@djj.state.fl.us
Directions to the Program
Take the Florida Turnpike to Hollywood/Pines Blvd. exit no.
49, take 820 West/Pines Blvd to
University Drive. On University, travel southbound (left) to
the first traffic light (just past the
School Board Bus Depot) and make a right turn into South
Florida State Hospital ground, the
facility is located at the intersection Florida Drive and
between Poinciana and Hibiscus. |
Page Updated: January 30,
2012
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