Youth in these units generally have no special needs and the nature of the crime does not dictate a higher security environment. Youth that are assigned to these units have been established to have special needs, specific crimes, or age restrictions. These youth typically do not mingle with youth within the general population. There are three special housing units:. Now What? Juvenile Hall. Youth Intake Typically, a youth is brought to Juvenile Hall by a law enforcement agency who is alleging the youth committed a crime in the community.
Intake Overview When a youth is first brought into Juvenile Hall, they are seen by a medical professional who examines them for injuries or illness requiring immediate medical attention. General Housing Unit Youth in these units generally have no special needs and the nature of the crime does not dictate a higher security environment. Each housing unit is set up as follows: Males and females are placed into separate housing units.
Each unit can house approximately 30 youth. Each youth is assigned to his or her own room. Every room has a bed and some rooms have toilets. A large day room is used for dining and group activities. A communal bathroom with toilets, shower stalls and sinks are provided. All activities and movements are supervised by Probation staff who interact with youth throughout the day. Each housing unit has similar activities: The youth are awakened each morning at am and go to bed at pm.
All three daily meals and snacks are served within the unit. Otto Fischer School is an accredited school run by the Orange County Department of Education which provides on-ground classes for all youth. All youth attend school Monday through Friday and receive minutes of classroom education per day. The youth are given a minimum of one hour per day for outdoor sports and exercise. All youth are provided with an opportunity to participate in at least one hour of daily programming, that may include trauma-focused, cognitive, evidence-based, or prosocial interventions that are designed to reduce recidivism.
The youth are given two hours in the evening for free-time activities, programming and phone calls. Youth are rarely in their rooms other than during sleeping hours. Youth walk with their hands behind their back. Medical and mental health are contracted services. Educational services are funded by the Department of Education through local school districts. A typical day in secure detention would involve hygiene, meals, school, structured physical and educational activities, and court appearance as scheduled.
The average length of stay in secure detention is approximately 10 days. Note: Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians are approved visitors. Others may only visit if so ordered by the court or specifically approved by the superintendent or designee. Legal counsel, probation, law enforcement and clergy and other professionals may visit detainees as necessary, but are subject to the same requirements regarding signing-in and contraband.
All visitors must have a photo ID. Central Communications Center Incident Hotline: For Youth This page is designed to help youth help themselves. For Victims Find helpful resources on restitution, victims' rights, grief counseling, legal aid, and more. Cost of Care Payments Parents, guardians, and non-custodial parents may be charged for the supervision and care of their child while in the custody of DJJ. Contract Management The Bureau of Contract Management serves as the primary liaison between the Department and its service providers.
Procurement and Contract Administration Find contracting forms, documents, conference calls and general information about how to do business with the state of Florida. Health Services The mission of Health Services is to ensure professional, high quality, comprehensive, and timely health, mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability services to our children. Residential Services The Office of Residential Services provides continued care for an adjudicated youth who is committed to the custody of the Department.
Department Support Services Outside of the core program areas, the bureaus for administration, inspector general, general services, staff development, legislative affairs, and research help keep DJJ running smoothly. Fast Facts Access select briefing sheets and presentations generated by the Office of Research and Data Integrity and examine five year trends and conditions.
Reports and Data Learn more about juvenile recidivism in Florida, current youth program performance, delinquency in schools, and the disproportionate involvement of minorities with DJJ.
Department Hiring Policy Review the Department's hiring policy. Equal Employment Opportunity The Department of Juvenile Justice is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in all employment practices, privileges, and benefits. Invest in Children Show your support! Become A Volunteer As a "Friend of Juvenile Justice," your volunteer service or gift can have a lasting positive impact on the lives of Florida's at-risk children and their families.
CWP benefits everyone involved. This program is very important to the Sheriff, the County of Orange, the tax-paying Citizens, the inmates and their families. Community Work Program. Office Hours: Hours Mon-Sun
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