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FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE
Glades County, Circuit 20
Location: 19570 County Road 731, Venus, FL 33960-2232 (View
Google Map)
Mailing: PO Box 506, Venus, FL 33960-0506
Phone: (863) 699-3785 - Suncom:
742-3785 - Fax: (863) 699-3787
Email:
lcr-ed@amikids.org
For questions, please contact the
facility directly using the phone number or e-mail address
above.
Moderate-Risk Male |
Non-Secure
Director
Joseph Chestnut |
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Florida Environmental Institute is a
structured residential program for male offenders that provides social and life skills, and on-site educational classes in a wilderness setting.
The youth receive substance abuse treatment through Behavioral
Health Overlay Services (BHOS), behavioral modification, mental health and
vocational training, as well as faith-based and community interaction, and personal fitness training.
Precluded from admission to this program are youth with severe medical or
mental health conditions, a history of arson, or sex offenses. Upon completion of this program, offenders transition to the offender's home circuit with conditional release programs. Offenders can participate in Job Corp placement upon release. The average length of stay is 6 to 9 months. Clothing is provided.
Operating Capacity: 25,
Serves Ages 15-18, Males |
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Contract Provider:
AMIKids,Inc.
(click on provider name to access
provider website)
DJJ SUPPORT STAFF
Program Monitor: Mary M. Johnson
Telephone Number: (239) 338-2492
Fax Number: (239) 338-2663
Email Address:
MaryM.Johnson@djj.state.fl.us
Directions to Program
From Lake Placid, proceed south
on US Highway 27 approximately 15 miles to CR 70. Proceed
past CR 70 and continue south for 10 miles. At intersection
of US Hwy 27 and CR 731 turn right (west). Proceed 9.9 miles
and look for a sign and archway over the gated entrance to
the program. Enter on the left.
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Page updated: October 22, 2010
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