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Escambia Boys Base

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Program snapshot

Risk levels
Moderate-risk Residential
Gender
Male
Operating capacity
28, Ages 14-18
State owned
Yes

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Contact Escambia Boys Base

Address
640 Roberts Avenue, Building 3780
Pensacola, FL 32511
County
Escambia
Circuit
01
Director
Jonathan Wiggins
Director title
Executive Director
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Directions

Escambia Boy’s Base is located on a United States Naval Base, which requires the following documents for entry:

All vehicles and persons may be searched. When leaving the check point, continue going straight.

Drive past the Cryptology Center and turn right at the next intersection.

  • From Tallahassee, travel I-10 west to Pensacola. Exit onto I-110 (south).
  • Follow I-110 approximately 3 miles to Fairfield Drive (exit 4).
  • Follow Fairfield Drive (FL 295) west for approximately 4 miles.
  • At the “Y,” veer left (south) onto Warrington Road (FL 295) and follow the signs that say “Pensacola NAS.”
  • Continue on Warrington Road and take the first right onto “Chiefs Way” (just past Pete Moore Chevrolet).
  • Proceed to Base Check Point and STOP.
  • Valid Driver's License;
  • Car registration; and
  • Proof of insurance.

Program Description

Escambia Boys Base is a moderate risk residential commitment program for male youth aged 14 to 18. This program provides youth comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based behavioral/mental health services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while in the program.

A youth's length of stay is determined by the youth's assessed risk to reoffend, their progress in reducing applicable criminogenic needs and risk factors, and the completion of their individualized treatment plan.

Academic & Career Education

The Florida Scholars Academy provides all educational services for residential commitment programs within the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. It offers a tailored education system that accommodates the unique needs of each student by providing multiple pathways to success. The academy offers individualized support to help students achieve their educational and career goals. This includes obtaining a high school or equivalent diploma, earning valuable industry-recognized credentials, and/or enrolling in postsecondary education at a Florida college, university, or technical college. The ultimate aim is to equip students with the necessary skills and qualifications for a successful career.