Tag Archive for: Detention Risk Assessment Instrument (RAI)

DJJ Proposes Stronger Consequences for Teens Who Steal Cars – The Tampa Bay Times
In response to an "epidemic" of grand theft auto committed by juveniles, the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) has proposed sweeping changes that would enforce stronger sentences. Read more.

How State Leaders Are Trying to Fix the Juvenile Car Theft Problem in Pinellas – The Tampa Bay Times
For the first time in years, the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will convene a committee to reevaluate its Detention Risk Assessment Instrument. In addition, State Senator Jack Latvala (R-Clearwater) has proposed a bill that would…