Miscellaneous

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
Revised Policies posted for Review and Comment

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has posted three revised policies for review and comment on MyFlorida.com at: http://www.djj.state.fl.us/policies_procedures/policyreview.html.

Network User Accounts – (FDJJ 1205.50) establishes a standard for the creation, maintenance and deletion of Department of Juvenile Justice Network User Accounts.

Background Screening – (FDJJ 1800) – promotes the integrity of the Department of Juvenile Justice and ensures the proper care, safety, and protection of youth in the Department’s care and custody by requiring background screening to be conducted of all persons having access to youth served by the Department.

Victim Rights and Victim Notification Requirements – (FDJJ 3400) establishes the responsibilities of Department of Juvenile Justice staff and delinquency service providers to support the rights of victims of juvenile crime.

The policies are posted for a single 20 working day review and comment period, with the closure date for submission of comments on the policy of May 14, 2009. Responses to comments received will be posted on the above Website.