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Youth rehabilitation centers in Florida under scrutiny

By Susan Ferriss

Florida public defenders ask for juveniles to be removed from privately run rehabilitation center.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Florida Department of Juvenile Justice":

"… he court clerk and copies were given to a Florida juvenile prosecutor, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services International (YSI), the company that runs Thompson Aca …"

"… as meeting Thursday with Weekes to discuss allegations.In a statement, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice said: ”We cannot comment on pending legal action. However, DJJ is commit …"

"… ds from meeting with lawyers. The public defenders’ motion asks the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice to obtain and disclose terms of the sealed settlement of the Southern Pove …"

"… orrection action” was taken, if any.Weekes said that in his opinion, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, which has power to severe contracts, has been a “passive monitor” of …"

After years of effort, Illinois finds traction in meeting needs of mentally ill youth

After years of effort, Illinois finds traction in meeting needs of mentally ill youth

Excerpts from this story referencing "Cook County":

"… g study revealed epidemic levels of mental illness among detained youth in Cook County — plus a severe lack of counseling and treatment — the Illinois Depart …"

"… s Redeploy program funds the same Multisystemic Therapy model employed in Cook County. Peoria funds a similar model, Functional Family Therapy, which has also a …"

"… in incarceration costs. But Redeploy does not serve 74 counties including Cook County, home to nearly 40 percent of the state’s youth. State spending for the …"