Rick Scott Announces Christy Daly as DJJ Interim Secretary

Gov. Rick Scott signed a law on Tuesday tooverhaul the juvenile justice system with the aim of maintaining public safety. HB 7055 aims to codify principles and reform efforts which have contributed to lower juvenile recidivism rates in Florida.

On top of signing the bill, Gov. Scott also announced Christy Daly will become the interim secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice following Secretary Wansley Walters retirement later this month.

Daly has held various leadership positions in the DJJ over the last few years, serving as the deputy secretary, chief of staff, legislative director, and the external affairs director.

I am proud to sign this bill today that emphasizes prevention services and trauma informed care, both of which will help us continue the recent success of the department that has driven delinquency rates down to the lowest levels in 30 years," said Scott on the bill.

I am honored and humbled that Gov. Scott has entrusted me to lead this agency and continue the reforms he launched 3 1/2 years ago," said Deputy Sec. Christy Daly."DJJ is an agency of committed staff who work tirelessly every day to better the lives of children and families while keeping communities safe. I am proud of the significant strides we have made and look forward to continuing Sec. Walters vision of a national model for juvenile justice.