The Behavioral Evaluation Program supports the Unified Family Court in it’s decision making process by providing the Court with evaluations of youthful offenders and their families. Reports include information regarding the social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning of the youth; overall functioning of the family; the youth’s competence to proceed, if needed; and recommended sanctions based on treatment needs. The Program seeks to identify unaddressed mental health, substance abuse, and family problems and to link youth and their families to existing community resources. The Behavioral Evaluation program serves delinquent and/or dependent youth ages 7-18 and their families, appearing before the Unified Family Court. All youth have been charged in Pinellas County and are referred by court order. Services are provided at the Criminal Justice Center, with some youth being seen in the Juvenile Detention Center in Clearwater. Staff include three licensed psychologists and a master’s level social worker.
An additional social worker follows up with families to assist them in obtaining court ordered services.

Behavioral Evaluation Program
Criminal Justice Complex
H-3014
14250 49th St No
Clearwater, Fl 33762

Phone: 727-464-7373
Contacts:  Deanna Cox, Administrative Assistant
Dr. Cindy Zarling, Director