Florida Department Corrections

Juvenile Assessment Centers performs detention screening. It is managed by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, which is a part of the State of Florida. The department offers prevention, intervention and treatment services to increase public safety. It serves at-risk youth and their families in order to reduce juvenile crime. The department offers residential options in youth development centers and marine camps. It also provides mental health, substance abuse and sex offender treatment services. In addition, the department offers educational programs. It manages the Office of General Counsel, which provides legal services. The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice offers treatment programs for individuals with diabetes, hypertension, hemophilia and renal failure.

Polk Correctional Institution, located in Polk City, Florida, is a male adult correctional facility with a capacity of 1,208 inmates. The institution offers various academic programs, including Adult Basic Education and General Educational Development (GED), as well as career and technical education programs such as Applied Information Technology and Heavy Equipment Operator. Additionally, Polk Correctional Institution provides substance abuse treatment programs, chaplaincy services, and a range of institutional betterment programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. With a focus on rehabilitation and inmate well-being, Polk Correctional Institution aims to provide educational opportunities, vocational training, and support services to help individuals reintegrate into society upon release. The institution offers a diverse range of programs and services to address the needs of its population, promoting personal growth, skill development, and positive behavioral change.Generated from the website