FDJJ-Broward Youth Treatment Center

State Juvenile

Last Updated: April 16, 2024
Address
8301 S Palm Dr. Bldg 2, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Beds
40
County
Broward
Phone
954-962-1088
Fax
954-962-2482
Email
Carmita.Rosenberg@youthopportunity.com

Broward YTC is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The FDJJ-Broward Youth Treatment Center is within the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice located at 8301 S Palm Dr. Bldg 2, Pembroke Pines, FL.

The facility provides supervision of youth in a safe, secure and humane environment. Services for youth include education, mental health, substance abuse, and health care. Medical and mental health are contracted services. Educational services are funded by the Florida Department of Education through local school districts.

A typical day in secure detention would involve hygiene, meals, school, structured physical and educational activities, and court appearance as scheduled. The average length of stay in secure state detention is approximately 60 days.

The Broward Youth Treatment Center (YTC) offers substance abuse treatment services to males aged 13 to 18 within a non-secure residential commitment program. Specifically tailored to address the unique needs of adolescent boys, the program provides gender-specific programming encompassing a variety of components and services. At BYTC, behavioral health services, psycho-educational groups, anger management, victim awareness, social skills development, moral development, and gang intervention are integral parts of the treatment regimen. The program adopts a trauma-focused, restraint-free environment to deliver individualized mental health and substance abuse services to the youth. The anticipated duration of stay at BYTC varies depending on the youth's progress in completing their personalized treatment plan and goals.

As a Type 2 program, Broward Youth Treatment Center partners with Broward County Schools to provide educational and vocational services. The center offers three vocational training programs with industry-recognized certifications. These include the Barber Program, which equips youth with skills in communication, visual poise, and grooming, along with proficiency in various hair styling techniques. The Culinary Arts program provides comprehensive training in food service operations, including safe food practices, sanitation, inventory management, and customer relations, leading to a food handler's certificate upon completion. Additionally, the Computing for College and Careers program offers fundamental computer applications and touch typing skills essential for success in today's competitive job market.

Operated by contracted provider Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC, BYTC is committed to providing holistic treatment and educational opportunities to support the rehabilitation and future success of its participants.

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