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About Florida Juvenile Justice Association

The Florida Juvenile Justice Association is recognized as the voice of the provider community.  Both the Department of Juvenile Justice and the legislature look to the Association for leadership affecting the delivery of services by members. There have been and continue to be opportunities to speak as “one voice” on issues of importance to providers.

Code of Ethics for Agency Members

• We will provide a safe and secure environment for the protection of the public, staff and youth.

• We believe in the uniqueness, dignity and inherent worth of every individual.  Further, we are committed to assisting each youth in our care in achieving their individual dignity.

• We will enhance the opportunity for youth to use their potential to succeed in an environment conducive to promoting socially acceptable behavior.

• We are committed to truthfulness and integrity in all our actions.

• We will promote and enforce ethical conduct.

•  We shall conduct ourselves in a manner that prevents all forms or appearances of impropriety, placement of self-interest above public interest, prejudice, partiality, threats, favoritism, or undue influence.

• We will hold the confidentiality and privacy of the youth and families we serve.

• We are committed to a culture of learning, personal and professional development and continuous improvement of services to the youth and public.

• We will promote partnership and cooperation in order to achieve our common goals.