General Info

Youth Services International is part of the GEO Group, which designs, constructs, finances and manages jails, state and federal prisons, special-purpose institutions, and immigration and detention centers. Youth Services International is a provider of educational and developmental services that change the thinking and behavior of troubled youth. The organization offers programs and services available to government agencies serving at-risk youth. YSI has been recognized for its approach to rehabilitating juveniles through integrated programs, staff mentoring and environments to promote learning and change. To support that change, YSI provides community-based aftercare programs in nearly 10 states. The company s mission is to protect the public by building and operating safe and humane facilities where young men and women receive training, education and treatment designed to help reduce the likelihood of re-offending after their release. Youth Services International is located in Sarasota, Fla.