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Lake Academy 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-Lake Academy (Min-Max) is within the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice located at 9504 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, 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 Lake Academy is a State-owned non-secure residential commitment program facility catering to 30 females and an adjacent High/Maximum residential facility for just 12 beds, for those offenders aged 12 to 19, This program focuses on providing intensive mental health treatment services to youth exhibiting serious to severe symptoms of mental disorder, as well as impairment in social, emotional, and adaptive functioning. Additionally, services are available for youth diagnosed with borderline developmental disability (BDD) and developmental disability (DD).
The duration of stay at the Lake Academy is contingent upon the progress made by the youth in the program, including the completion of their performance plan goals, reduction of criminogenic risk factors, and addressing individual treatment goals.
As a Type 2 program, the Lake Academy offers English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, and one elective course for academic enrichment. Education services are facilitated through the Hillsborough County School District.
For youths requiring extended care under the Department of Juvenile Justice's supervision, residential facilities across Florida provide the necessary support. Placement is determined by the commitment plan, with assistance available from the child's Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) in identifying the appropriate facility.
Operated by contracted provider TrueCore Behavioral Solutions, LLC, the Lake Academy offers a comprehensive range of services. For further information on the Department of Juvenile Justice's oversight, administration, and residential services, individuals can contact Lori Jernigan, Assistant Secretary of Residential Services, at lori.jernigan@fldjj.gov or (850) 394-7634.
Juvenile facilities overseen by the State of Florida do not publish the names of the offenders housed in their facility. As such, there is no public forum for this information.
