Spring Lake Youth Academy

/marsha-jackson spring_lake_youth_academy 8806 SW Start Center Street FL 34266 (863) 993-2600 (863) 993-2625 jarrid.robinson@us.g4s.com 30, Ages 15-18 G4S Youth Services, LLC http://www.g4s.us/youth-services Low-Risk http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/restrictiveness.html#Low

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12 Arcadia Jarrid Robinson Director

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The Spring Lake Youth Academy is a 30-bed facility for low-risk male juvenile offenders, between the ages of 15-18, with mental health disorders and related maladaptive behaviors. The philosophy of treatment encompasses program goals based upon the youth’s ability to demonstrate an understanding and identify alternatives to delinquent patterns of thinking, understand the impact of crime on victims and the community, and identify a plan for success. The program provides Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS), as well as group and individual counseling. In addition, youth receive clinical and case management services, individual, family and group therapeutic interventions, treatment team development, behavior management, human growth and development, life skills, and specialized community re-entry preparedness. Spring Lake Youth Academy is committed to the balanced approach of restorative justice that emphasizes accountability, competency development, and public safety. Clothing and uniforms are provided by the program. The anticipated average length of stay is between 60-90 days.

Spring Lake Youth Academy (school number 140191) is a Type 1 program offering English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Reading. Career and technical opportunities include a Water Resource Management course that is integrated with Environmental Science.

Education services are provided by G4S Youth Services through a contract with the DeSoto County School District.

From Ft. Myers, proceed north on I-75 to Kings Hwy. (Exit 31). Exit and turn right (east).
Proceed on Kings Hwy. for approximately 7 1/2 miles to Start Center Street. Turn right on to
Start Center Street. Program is located at the end of the paved road. DeSoto

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