Broward County Sheriffs Office Drug Court Treatment Division in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office Community Programs Division provides a wide range of rehabilitative and recovery-focused services designed to reduce recidivism and support individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Its Drug Court Treatment Division, one of the nation’s oldest drug courts established in 1991, diverts non-violent offenders from incarceration into a structured, minimum one-year treatment program that combines judicial supervision, case management, counseling, medication support, and frequent monitoring through court appearances and drug testing.

In addition to drug court, the division extends supportive services such as transitional housing assistance, transportation (including weekly bus passes), and certified accommodations for hearing-impaired individuals. Beyond its drug treatment initiatives, it also operates in-custody behavioral health programs, pretrial and probation services, day reporting and reentry programs for individuals transitioning back into the community, and a Juvenile Assessment Center that provides intake evaluations, screenings, and referrals for youth involved in the justice system.

Guided by its mission to reduce crime and foster community safety, the division emphasizes treatment over incarceration, integrating therapy, supervision, and wraparound support to help participants achieve recovery and reintegrate successfully into society.