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.

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

A Senate committee Thursday approved a plan aimed at ending years of legal battles between the state and counties about juvenile-detention costs.…