Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

The state shifted to virtual learning in juvenile detention, but students find the coursework difficult to understand. Their struggles often lead to behavioral issues, extending their time in detention.

A computer system serving as a backbone of the Department of Juvenile Justice was hacked in March, and many contractors providing services to at-risk and troubled youths remain unable to access the network.

The retirements of the leaders of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Elder Affairs had not been previously announced.

Despite more than doubling in population, Florida had the fewest number of juvenile arrests last fiscal year since it began keeping statistics 42 years…

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…

In the coming weeks, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice will be putting the finishing touches on a newly created office where juveniles and...

A pilot project to improve Florida’s juvenile justice system is now running statewide.

Legislation approved Thursday by the House Judiciary Committee would help juveniles expunge their arrest records after they complete diversion programs...

After years of controversy, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is ending its relationship with Youth Services International, a for-profit firm...

Several bills aimed at reforming Florida’s juvenile justice system cleared another hurdle in the House Monday.

The newly appointed head of Florida’s juvenile justice system breezed through her recent initial confirmation hearing in the Senate.

The long-term cost of incarcerating the nation's youth is $8 to $21 billion, according to a report out Tuesday. The Justice Policy Institute’s “Sticker...