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Want to know how to seal or expunge your criminal record? Visit the For Youth section for more information on youth records.
Find DJJ-funded programs in your area using the Program & Facility Locator.
Juvenile Justice Boards & Councils focus on crime prevention in their local communities.
Review DJJ forms by office or by subject. Forms are available for download in multiple file formats.
Juvenile Probation Officers (JPO) assess the needs and risks of youth entering the juvenile justice system.
Browse online health tips and resources by topic in the Health Initiatives section.
The Civil Citation Dashboard contains data on Florida’s use of Civil Citation as an alternative to arrest for 1st time misdemeanants.
The Juvenile Justice System Improvement Project (JJSIP) is a national initiative to reform the juvenile justice system by translating "what works" into everyday practice and policy.
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Research
This page provides copies of select briefing sheets generated by the Office of Research and Data Integrity.
The Department’s latest research regarding bench commitments where the Department is not afforded the opportunity to provide a recommendation to the court prior to disposition.
The Department’s latest research into Civil Citation and other alternative to arrest programs.
The Department’s latest research regarding delinquency offenses occurring in Florida’s schools.
The Department’s latest research regarding respite programs for juveniles charged with domestic violence related offenses.
The Department’s latest reviews of juvenile drug charges and offenders.
The Department’s latest research regarding juvenile gang affiliations.
The Department’s latest research regarding the use of graduated sanctions and adherence to the risk principle.
The Department’s latest research into juvenile sex and labor trafficking.
The Department’s latest research into obstruction and resisting arrest charges.
The Department’s latest research related to juvenile recidivism.
The Department’s latest research related to the delinquency risk and needs assessments used at various stages of Florida’s Juvenile Justice system.
For more information on the validity of the risk assessment tools used by the Department, see these validation studies:
The Department’s latest research briefings related to Secure Detention.
The Department’s review of Serious, Violent and Chronic juvenile offenders in Florida.
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