Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

Key discussions during the meeting included the status of requested data from DJJ, which is anticipated by the next subcommittee meeting. New business involved deliberating on gathering data from the District Threat Management Team to analyze expulsion trends, and discussing a pilot project at Sleepy Hill Middle School concerning Threat Charges to guide understanding of charge seriousness and its impact on youth. There was also an overview of the forthcoming Focused Deterrence project.

The meeting commenced with a quorum confirmation. Subcommittee updates were provided, including the Data Subcommittee's progress on tracking Non-Law Violation data, linking it to zip codes, gender, and ethnicity. The Student Achievement/Truancy Subcommittee reported on low truancy rates in Nassau County and updates on DJJ student monitoring in Duval County, noting few school-related violations of probation. The Lockout Subcommittee noted ongoing concerns regarding respite community availability and transportation barriers for youth pickup. New business included updates on the Restoring HOPE Conference, a presentation on Delores Barr Weaver's services, and details regarding a free afterschool program offered by the Academy of Scholars, Incorporated, and Partnership for Children's Health. Announcements were also made regarding upcoming events such as a 5K Fun Run and Sequential Intercept Mapping event.

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice's Office of Education is committed to providing quality education for adjudicated delinquent youth, emphasizing equal opportunity and access to effective learning. This is achieved through key objectives focusing on developing accountability measures for academic improvement and career skill acquisition, increasing opportunities for industry-recognized credentials, and fostering multi-agency collaboration in education service delivery. The overarching vision is to prepare youth for gainful employment and productive citizenship upon their reintegration into the community.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda. Subcommittee reports were presented, including an update from the Data Driven Decision Making Subcommittee regarding mental health data breakdown by zip codes. A presentation was delivered concerning truancy issues and related data and initiatives. The Gun Violence Committee provided an update, noting the scheduling of the next subcommittee meeting. The Department of Juvenile Justice Prevention shared information on forthcoming and recent activities, such as the Mentoring Summit and various Symposiums. Public comments were received regarding Gun Violence before the meeting was adjourned.

The meeting was canceled due to a lack of required attendance from the Sarasota and DeSoto School Districts. Consequently, all scheduled agenda items are deferred for discussion at the subsequent meeting.