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SFYA is for State Juvenile offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State juvenile - maximum facility.
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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
The FDJJ-South Florida Youth Academy is within the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice located at 3300 NW 27th Ave, Miami, 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.
South Florida Youth Academy, situated in Miami-Dade County, serves as a 30-bed high-risk program catering to male adolescents aged 14 to 18. The facility specializes in Substance Abuse Treatment Overlay Services (SAOS), Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS), and Comprehensive Treatment Services.
For youths requiring extended care under the Department of Juvenile Justice's supervision, residential facilities throughout Florida offer essential support. Placement depends on the commitment plan rather than the arrest location, and your child's Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) can assist in locating the appropriate facility.
The duration of stay varies based on the youth's progress in completing the individualized treatment plan and goals.
Academic services at South Florida Youth Academy are provided by the Miami-Dade School Board. Additionally, career and technical education is offered to develop youths' interests, aptitudes, and skills, enhancing their employability within their community.
Operated by contracted provider TrueCore Behavioral Solutions, LLC, this residential program offers a range of services. For further information on DJJ's oversight, administration, and residential services, please reach out to 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.
