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Hillsborough Girls Academy /ramona-salazar hillsborough_girls_academy 9506 E Columbus Drive FL 33619 (813) 630-2900 (813) 630-5074 marci.sutherland@us.g4s.com 18, Ages 13-21 G4S Youth Services, LLC http://www.g4s.us/youth-services High- & Maximum-Risk http://www.djj.state.fl.us/Residential/restrictiveness.html#High
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Hillsborough Girls Academy is an 18-bed, high- and maximum-risk program that serves high-risk female juvenile offenders ages 13-18 and maximum-risk female juvenile offenders ages 14-21. The program utilizes gender-specific, cognitive-behavioral treatment and evidence-based programs. The program also provides Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS), individual, family, and group treatment that includes anger management, coping skills, depression management, ego development, self-concept, family issues, impulse control, life and social skills, female issues, substance abuse and addictions, trauma, and domestic violence. Hillsborough Girls Academy operates under the company’s "Girls 4 Success" model, which identifies signature strengths such as volunteer and family-focused services along with therapeutic support, health and wellness, academic, and life skills services. The anticipated average length of stay for high-risk youth is between 9-12 months, while maximum-risk youth will stay between 18-36 months. Uniforms and clothing are provided by the program.

Hillsborough Girls Academy (school number 295042) is a Type 1 program offering English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and one elective course.

Education services are provided by the Hillsborough County School District.

In Tampa, proceed south on I-75 to Mango exit 52, which is Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Turn right on MLK Blvd. Proceed approximately 1 mile to Falkenburg Road. Turn left on Falkenburg. Proceed to the third traffic light, (Columbus Drive). Turn right and follow Columbus for about ¼ mile. The program is located on the right. Co-located on grounds with Falkenburg Juvenile Correctional Facility-Mental Health. Hillsborough
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