Is your child acting out or making poor choices? Find health & safety tips, helpful community resources, legal aid information, youth programs and more.

This page is designed to help youth help themselves. We've provided resources for education, careers, health, records, and other things you will need to know moving forward.

Find helpful resources on restitution, victims' rights, grief counseling, legal aid, and more.

Parents, guardians, and non-custodial parents may be charged for the supervision and care of their child while in the custody of DJJ. Pay your Cost of Care fee online.

Visitation is an important component of a youth’s stay in a detention or residential facility, and it is encouraged and supported by DJJ staff.

Find out what to expect during the Juvenile Justice process.

Find DJJ manuals, administrative rule, department policies and interagency agreements.

The Bureau of Contract Management serves as the primary liaison between the Department and its service providers.

The Office of Fidelity, Accountability, and Support (OFAS) was formerly known as the "Programming and Technical Assistance Unit." OFAS was originally established in August 2006.  Our mission is promoting the use of research informed practices in Florida’s juvenile justice programs.

The Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement provides the Department with the information necessary to assess the fiscal and programmatic accountability of its providers, both Departmental and contracted. 

This bureau develops procurement and contract documents upon request from the appropriate Assistant Secretary’s office; facilitates the procurement process; and provides technical assistance to Department staff with the procurement and contract processes and documents. 

Find valuable resources on Trauma-Informed Care, Risk Assessment and more.

Data Integrity Officers ensure that data and information entered into the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) is accurate throughout the Department of Juvenile Justice.

The purpose of the act is to “provide for the analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape in Federal, State, and local institutions and to provide information, resources, recommendations and funding to protect individuals from prison rape.”

DJJ operates 21 juvenile detention centers in the state of Florida. Detention centers provide custody, supervision, education and mental health/substance abuse and medical services to juveniles statewide.

OHS Mission:  Comprehensive health systems that provide quality services, accountability, and responsibility for the children in the care of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

Find educational information and resources for youth in DJJ Day Treatment, Prevention, Detention and Residential Commitment Programs.

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Office of Prevention Services offers voluntary youth crime prevention programs throughout the state of Florida. Our mission  is to enhance public safety through high-quality effective services for youth and families delivered by world-class professionals dedicated to building a stronger, safer Florida.

Probation and Community Intervention works with youth from the time they are arrested to the time they transition back into the community. The Juvenile Probation Officers play a major role throughout the Juvenile Justice process.

The Office of Residential Services provides continued care for an adjudicated youth who is committed to the custody of the Department.

The Florida Scholars Academy helps youth in DJJ’s care attain a high school or high school equivalency diploma, receive industry-recognized credentials, and enroll in a postsecondary program of study at a Florida college, university, or technical college. 

Outside of the core program areas, the offices for administration, inspector general, staff development, legislative affairs, general counsel, and accountability and program support help keep DJJ running smoothly.

The Office of Human Trafficking Intervention works with all FDJJ program areas to identify potential human trafficking victims. 

Find out about the mission and purpose of the Office of Research and Data Integrity.

Access information presented by the Office of Research and Data Integrity and examine five year trends and conditions.

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.

Learn more about juvenile recidivism in Florida, current youth program performance, delinquency in schools, and DJJ's disposition matrix.

Comprehensive Accountability Reports

Delinquency Profile
Delinquency in Schools
Prearrest Delinquency Citation
Disposition Matrix
QI Data Reports
Prevention Assessment Tool Profile

 

View the contact information for the Research staff and Data Integrity Officers.

Data Integrity Officers ensure that data and information entered into the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) is accurate throughout the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Find out how to become a member of the DJJ team.

Browse DJJ job descriptions.

Review the Department's hiring policy.

DJJ employees are eligible for State of Florida benefits.

View a calendar of scheduled DJJ Career Fairs.

The Bureau of Human Resources oversees employee relations, payroll, benefits, recruitment, and many other tasks for the DJJ employees

The Department of Juvenile Justice is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in all employment practices, privileges, and benefits.

DJJ is committed to supporting our veterans & spouses.

Show your support! Prevent juvenile crime and help your community with the purchase of an Invest in Children license plate.

As a "Friend of Juvenile Justice," your volunteer service or gift can have a lasting positive impact on the lives of Florida's children and their families.

The Florida Youth Foundation (formerly the Florida Juvenile Justice Foundation) serves to changes lives - the lives of students, their parents, and the citizens in our community - by promoting delinquency prevention, intervention and educational opportunities for youth.

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The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice welcomes interns to experience the joy of building a stronger safer Florida. There are a wide variety of opportunities available: direct care, accounting, information technology, health services, and so much more. If you are interest in exploring the internship opportunities available through the Department, click the link above to submit a request. Our professional development team will contact you as soon as possible.