Palmetto Youth Academy

/marsha-jackson palmetto_youth_academy 14494 Harlee Road FL 34221 (941) 722-3700 (941) 722-6441 norma.wynn@us.g4s.com 48, Serves Ages 14 – 21 G4S Youth Services, LLC http://www.g4s.us/en-us/What%20we%20do/Services/Care%20and%20Justice/Youth%20Services/ High-Risk http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/restrictiveness.html#High

Secure

12 Palmetto Norma Wynn Director

Yes

No

Male

Palmetto Youth Academy provides quality treatment services for youth who have a primary diagnosis of substance abuse and those who have been dually diagnosed. The facility uses evidenced based assessments and practices such as Thinking For Change [T4C], Living In Balance, ARISE, etc. to enhance protective factors while building skills to address criminogenic needs and decrease risk factors. We use motivational interviewing techniques and choice language to facilitate our evidenced based practices and stimulate positive, self-motivated change in each youth through individual, group, and family services. Groups are provided seven days per week. Family services are offered through family counseling, visitation, education, treatment teams, and special family days conducted quarterly. In addition, it is important that our youth make reparation to the community and victims of crime. This is accomplished through balanced and restorative justice activities and groups. Health and wellness services are provided through the in-house medical department.

Palmetto Youth Academy (school number 412063) is a Type 2 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 Manatee County School District. Vocational opportunities include: Digital Publishing.

This program serves as a GED test site.

From Tampa, proceed south on US 41, approaching the Hillsborough/Manatee County line (approximately 20 miles). Look for Port of Manatee Water Tower on the right. Turn right (west) on to Piney Point Rd. Proceed on Piney Point across 2 sets of railroad tracks. Turn right on to Harlee Rd. Continue on Harlee Rd until arriving at the Manatee Correctional Complex.The program is on the right. Manatee

No