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St. Johns Juvenile Correctional Facility

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St. Johns Juvenile Correctional Facility is a juvenile correctional facility in Florida, operated by Youth Services International.

WUSF Aug 26, 2014 Closure

DJJ Cancels Contract with Controversial Provider

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice canceled its contract with Youth Services International for the Santa Rosa Substance Abuse Treatment Center following terminations of staff for excessive use of force and failure to report safety issues. State officials and child advocates cited ongoing concerns regarding oversight, workforce quality, and safety within for-profit residential juvenile facilities.