The PJAC is a centralized processing facility for youth who are arrested by area law enforcement. The PJAC is considered a one-stop-shop for screening, assessing and processing youth who are involved with the juvenile justice system.
PJAC Admission Data
| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of youth presented for admission | 8,177 | 8,272 | 8,149 | 7,081 | 6,987 | 6,582 | 5,632 |
| # of youth admitted | 8,037 | 8,082 | 7,978 | 6,746 | 6,610 | 6,340 | 5,444 |
| # eligible for an assessment | 6,819 | 6,744 | 6,904 | 3,793 | 2,800 | 4,355 | 4,803 |
| # given assessment | 1,800 | 1,683 | 1,469 | 1,775 | 1,733 | 1,050 | 1,355 |
The main reasons admitted youth do not receive assessments include youth discharged due to traffic charges; Dependency/No Charge; Staffing; Parent-Pick Up; Ordinance Violation; and JDC Transport.
- Among the youth given a drug screen in 2011 (858), 44% tested positive for an illicit substance
- Among the youth given a drug screen in 2010 (814), 44% tested positive for an illicit substance, (43.0% Marijuana and 1% Cocaine).
*For a detailed description of 2011 PJAC data, please see Appendix C.
Source: Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center
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