Central Communications Center
Incident Hotline: 1-800-355-2280
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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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Services
Restoring Hope Community Network
Contact Number: 850-717-2433
Inzlea Smith-McGlockton, Statewide Volunteer Services Coordinator
What is the Restoring Hope Community Network?
Individuals, organizations and groups, working collectively statewide to help prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency by providing direct services and advocating for youth. The group meets monthly to develop strategies designed to assist youth in DJJ programs and facilities.
Our Vision:
The children and families of Florida will live in safe, nurturing communities that provide for their needs, recognize their strengths and support their successes.
Our Mission:
To increase public safety by reducing juvenile delinquency through effective prevention, intervention and treatment services that strengthens families and turn around the lives of troubled youth.
Vision
The vision of the Restoring Hope Community Network is to restore hope in Florida communities by building and maintaining lasting and impactful relationships that improve the lives of youth and families through volunteerism and networking.
Services Needed:
Worship Services, Book Studies, Transitional Services, Tutoring / Academic Skills, Mediation / Conflict Resolution, Job Training / Placement, Community Service Work, Life Skills Training Programs, Pregnancy Prevention, Afterschool Programming, Gender – Specific Programs, Self – Esteem Development, Substance Abuse Prevention, Mentoring Programs, Food Pantries / Clothing Closets, Counseling (Grief, Anger Management, etc.), Individual, Family and Group.
How to Become Involved
Contact the State & Federal Director or the Volunteer Services Coordinator to discover how you or your organization can become a DJJ partner.
We encourage EVERYONE to get involved with juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention!
Verla.Lawson-Grady@djj.state.fl.us (850) 597-0001
Circuit 3
Pat McGhee
Shanteria.Randall@djj.stare.fl.us
Shanteria.Randall@djj.state.fl.us
Johnny Sanders
Sandra Ferguson
Brevard and Seminole
Examples of prevention programs which may be provided:
Intervention examples of programs which may be provided by partners:
Examples of programs which may be provided by partners: