Okeechobee Juvenile Offender Corrections Center
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/george-wright okeechobee_juvenile_offender_corrections_center 5050 NE 168th Street FL 34972 (863) 357-9922 (863) 357-9925 mike.tomczak@us.g4s.com 96, Ages 13-21 G4S Youth Services, LLC http://www.g4s.us/en-us/What%20we%20do/Services/Care%20and%20Justice/Youth%20Services/ High- & Maximum-Risk /facilities/restrictiveness-levels#High
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High Risk: The program serves 64 male sex offenders. The ages of the youths are 13 to 18 years of age. Both programs are very structured and provide but not limited to case management; individual and group counseling; educational and vocational assessments and training; cultural events; physical and recreational activities; routine medical and dental treatment and aftercare preparation. The average length of stay is 12 to 18 months.

Maximum Risk: The program serves 32 males. All placements must meet statutory criteria and be approved by Classification and Placement. The ages of the youth are 13 to 21 years of age. Both programs are very structured and provide but are not limited to case management; individual and group counseling; educational and vocational assessments and training; cultural events; physical and recreational activities; routine medical and dental treatment and aftercare preparation. The average length of stay is 18 to 36 months.

Okeechobee Juvenile Offender Corrections Center (school number 479101) is a Type 3 program offering English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and one elective course. The elective course is typically used to provide additional reading assistance to needy students or vocational training.

Education and vocational services are provided through the Okaloosa County School District. Vocational opportunities include: Culinary Arts, Building Construction Technology and Bookkeeping.

This program serves as a GED test site.

Take Florida Turnpike, Exit SR-60 toward Yeehaw Junction, West on SR-60, Turn Left on US-441. Okeechobee
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