Central Communications Center
Incident Hotline: 1-800-355-2280
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.
Apply for positions with DJJ through People First.
Background screenings are required for all DJJ employees. Find out more.
Make a difference in the lives of at-risk kids. Become a DJJ volunteer!
Become a partner and inspire! Learn how your organization can work with DJJ to help youth in your community.
Services
2737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100
Complaints concerning the delivery of services, safety, or security at a DJJ facility or program should be immediately reported to the Central Communications Center. All other complaints can be reported to the Bureau of Investigations.
Complaints can also be:
Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Inspector General 2737 Centerview Drive Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100
The thoroughness of investigations and reviews of complaints can be significantly impacted by the information you provide. Please provide as much detailed information as possible. Though it is not required, providing your name and contact information is helpful so staff can contact you about the complaint.
Report Waste, Fraud, and Abuse, please contact the
Whistle-blower Hotline at 1-800-543-5353
Enhancing Public Trust in Government
Provide independent oversight, through objective and timely investigative services, to ensure the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and its partners maintain the highest level of integrity, accountability and efficiency.
Pursuant to Section 20.055, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Agency Inspectors General, each state agency is required to have an Office of Inspector General (OIG). The purpose of the OIG is to "provide a central point for coordination of the responsibility for activities that promote accountability, integrity, and efficiency in government."
In DJJ the OIG achieves this statutory directive through four operational areas: