Department of Juvenile Justice Legislative Budget Request

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Gender-Specific Services

(#13) Deliver adequate gender-specific services throughout the Juvenile Justice Continuum*

•Screening and Assessment

•Community-based prevention services

•Life-skills training within secure facilities

*Governor Crist recommended funding $2.6 million to address Gender-Specific Services


	•35% of girls in the JJ system have experienced a pregnancy ... 46% have a hx. of substance abuse ... 68% are victims of physical or sexual or emotional abuse ... 40% of girls have parents who are substance abusers ... 21% live outside of the home.