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2008-2009 Statistics

  • Girls served -- 158
  • Average age -- 14.5 years old

Prior to coming to the PACE program...

  • 42% reported using drugs and alcohol.
  • 43% had run away.
  • 55% were suspended within current or previous year.
  • 71% were failing one or more classes within the previous 6 months.

After leaving the PACE program...

  • 90% had no involvement with a crime one year after leaving the program.
  • 90% improved their academic performance.
  • 91% successfully transitioned to high school, college or a vocational program.

Source of Funding

  • 43% Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
  • 22% School Board of Broward County
  • 26% Private Funds
  • 6% Federal Grants
  • 3% City / County Grants

Did you know?

  • It costs an average of $42,500 per year to incarcerate a youth with only a sobering 25% five year success rate?
  • It costs an average of $12,500 per girl per year for enrollment in PACE with a proven 88% five year success rate?