Institutional Review Board (IRB) Requests


Researchers may contact the IRB if they are interested in working with DJJ on a research effort. In order to protect the rights of the youth, the IRB carefully reviews each research proposal.

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice encourages and supports research efforts conducted by qualified researchers that contribute to our knowledge about juvenile delinquency and criminal justice.  However, because the children under the care and custody of the Department lack the legal capacity to consent to participate in research, the Department is responsible to protect their rights and ensure their well being.

Therefore, our regulations require a careful review of the risks and benefits involved in research proposals, the juvenile's assent, and departmental permission for their participation in research. 


How to Submit an IRB Application

Fill out Application Forms

Please contact the Director of the IRB for required application forms.The instructional handbook and required forms are temporarily unavailable for public posting.

Note: Applicants must under go Background Screening. Please use form number IG/BSU-002 and IG/BSU-003. The Requester for part B of form number IG/BSU-002 is the IRB Director (see contact information below).

Send Completed Documents to:


Jennifer Bates

IRB Director

2737 Centerview Dr.
Suite 1200
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100

(850) 487-1566

 

 IRB Meeting Dates  Submission Deadlines
 End of February 2012  January 30, 2012
 End of May 2012  April 30, 2012
 End of August 2012  July 31, 2012
 Beginning of December 2012  October 31, 2012

Please note: Documents have recently been updated.
Emailed IRB submissions will not be accepted. Reports, grant applications, or IRB applications for other agencies will not be accepted in place of the required information in the specified format.

Should you have any questions regarding the completion of the forms, or which parts are not applicable to your protocol, please contact the IRB Director.