Tag Archive for: prearrest diversion program

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This Week in the Florida Legislature, January 7-11

This week, the House Criminal Justice Committee held their inaugural meetings for the 2018 Legislative Session. The meeting began with a presentation on juvenile civil citation and direct file by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ),…
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Study: New Rule Should Mean More Florida Kids in Diversion Programs – The Tampa Bay Times

The Caruthers Institute release its newest study on the use of juvenile civil citations in Florida. Key findings include: Utilization continues to increase but more slowly than in previous years. Counties that saw substantial increased…
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FREE Civil Citation Advocate Webinar – June 28 at 2:00 PM

Join the Caruthers Institute, ACLU of Florida, Southern Poverty Law Center, and the League of Women Voters of Florida for an advocacy webinar on using civil citations for youth. Thursday, June 28 at 2 pm ET  Webinar details will be emailed…