Department of Juvenile Justice

A significant portion of the $70 million will go toward expanding mentorship programs for youths and funding grants designed to help fathers.

According to a presentation, many employees are leaving state government jobs because they’re overworked and underpaid.

Instead of arresting juvenile first-time offenders, law enforcement agencies in some Florida counties are opting for civil citations.

Two 13-year-olds and a 16-year-old sued the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice on Thursday, alleging their health and well-being were put in danger...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is never at a loss for words or opinions on criminal behavior. He has recently played a major role in the response to the…

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is never at a loss for words or opinions on criminal behavior. He has recently played a major role in the response to the…

Florida is one of only three states that allows prosecutors to have the only say if a juvenile suspect is tried as an adult.The American Civil Liberties…

The head of Florida’s juvenile justice system says a Miami Herald investigation detailing abuses within detention facilities does not tell the full story.

Emory Jones just needs to look at his left arm for a reminder of what happened at Avon Park Youth Academy. There is a faint scar in the shape of a snake...

A new report on how Florida handles young human trafficking victims is receiving mixed reviews.

Attorney General Pam Bondi and the head of Florida’s Juvenile Justice system are just some of the speakers at this year’s annual conference focusing on...

What’s ahead legislatively for Florida prison and juvenile justice systems?