The Justice Service Center is an ex-offender reentry program providing non-traditional case management services to returning citizens in Palm Beach County. These services include: Job Readiness Training, Educational Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Mental Health Assistance, Substance Abuse Treatment, Restoration of Civil Rights, Identification Assistance, Transitional Housing and other support services as needed. Opening its doors in February 2007 with the goal of “empowering communities through restoration”. The Justice Service Center has provided essential social services to over 1500 residents. The Program focuses on promoting community growth and alleviating the burden of recidivism on the Riviera Beach Community and Palm Beach County at large.
On September 18, 2019, the City Council of Riviera Beach approved an interlocal agreement between the Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County, Florida, and the City of Riviera Beach, Florida; accepting funding in the amount of $235,401 to provide for the Justice Service Center’s continuation of reentry services. Subsequently, a first and second amendment to the Interlocal Agreement was approved by the City of Riviera Beach on May 20, 2020.
A Third amendment to the Interlocal Agreement seeks to add compensation for Post-Release Basic Technology Needs and Financial Assistance as an allowable expense and increases the program budget by $5,750 to a total amount not to exceed $264,858.