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WAGC 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-Walton Academy for Growth and Change (WAGC) is within the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice located at 286 Gene Hurley Rd, DeFuniak Springs, 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 Walton Academy for Growth and Change (WAGC) is a State-owned secure residential treatment program catering to male youths aged 13 to 18. It offers Substance Abuse Overlay Services (SAOS) and Mental Health Overlay Services (MHOS), integrating innovative delinquency programming to address various treatment needs.
Treatment encompasses academic, vocational, clinical anger management, substance abuse, and mental health services tailored to each resident's requirements. The duration of stay hinges on the individual's risk assessment for reoffending and their progress within the personalized treatment plan.
Academic and career education are central to the program's approach, aiming to optimize achievement toward high school diploma completion and post-secondary education, training, and employment. The Walton Learning Center, in partnership with the Walton County School District and the Rader Group, delivers educational services. It offers a comprehensive curriculum meeting middle school progression requirements and facilitating standard high school diploma attainment. Furthermore, the program collaborates with the Rader Group and Home Builders Institute to provide career education opportunities, including the Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) certification. The Walton Learning Center serves as an approved GED® test site and Post-secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) site.
For youths necessitating extended care under the Department of Juvenile Justice's supervision, residential facilities statewide offer essential support. Placement decisions are guided by the commitment plan, with assistance from the child's Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) in identifying the most suitable facility.
Operated by contracted provider Rite of Passage, Inc., the Walton Academy ensures a comprehensive array of services. For further inquiries regarding 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.
Visitation at this state juvenile facility is restricted to immediate family members only, including mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. The visitation guidelines are stringent, and it is advisable to contact the facility staff to ascertain specific limitations. For information on visitation schedules, visiting room regulations, and other relevant details about your visit, please contact 850-520-4642 . The facility staff will provide comprehensive guidance to ensure a smooth and compliant visitation experience.
