Thompson Academy - Florida Juvenile Detention Facility Guide

Overview of the Facility

Thompson Academy was a juvenile detention facility located in Pembroke Pines, Florida. It was operated by Youth Services International, a private company contracted by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. The facility was designed to house male youth offenders aged 13 to 18.

Contact Information

Address: 3150 N 31st Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

Note: Thompson Academy has been closed, and this address is no longer in use for juvenile detention purposes.

History of the Facility

Thompson Academy operated from 2000 to 2012. The facility faced numerous controversies and allegations of abuse during its operation. In 2010, a federal lawsuit was filed against the facility, alleging physical and sexual abuse of inmates. The facility was eventually closed in 2012 following these allegations and investigations.

Security and Management Information

When operational, Thompson Academy was a medium-security facility designed to house up to 154 juvenile offenders. The facility employed security staff, counselors, and educational personnel to manage and rehabilitate the youth in its care.

Legal and Visitation Rights

As Thompson Academy is no longer operational, there are no current visitation rights or legal procedures in place. When it was open, inmates had rights to legal representation and scheduled visitations from family members, subject to facility rules and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thompson Academy still operational?

No, Thompson Academy closed in 2012 following allegations of abuse and a federal lawsuit.

What type of facility was Thompson Academy?

Thompson Academy was a medium-security juvenile detention facility for male offenders aged 13 to 18.

Who operated Thompson Academy?

Thompson Academy was operated by Youth Services International, a private company contracted by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

Current Status

As Thompson Academy has been closed since 2012, individuals seeking information about current juvenile detention facilities in Florida should contact the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice for up-to-date information on operational facilities and their procedures.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Thompson Academy. If you are have completed a Thompson Academy inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Thompson Academy can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Thompson Academy. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

1150 Hibiscus Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 954-967-6300 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Thompson Academy, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

Visitor must not be a prior felon.
Visitor must have a valid government ID.
A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

Thompson Academy Inmate Searcher

Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.

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