General Info

Juvenile Assessment Centers performs detention screening. It is managed by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, which is a part of the State of Florida. The department offers prevention, intervention and treatment services to increase public safety. It serves at-risk youth and their families in order to reduce juvenile crime. The department offers residential options in youth development centers and marine camps. It also provides mental health, substance abuse and sex offender treatment services. In addition, the department offers educational programs. It manages the Office of General Counsel, which provides legal services. The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice offers treatment programs for individuals with diabetes, hypertension, hemophilia and renal failure.