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                                                                EXHIBIT 10.1

November 25, 1996                                             Contract # P7008

                                STATE OF FLORIDA
                        DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
                          STANDARD CONTRACT SECTION G

THE PARTIES AGREE:

1. THE PROVIDER AGREES:

   A. To provide services according to the conditions specified in Section A.

   B. STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

      1. The provider agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal
         laws and regulations, and rules, and all department rules, policies 
         and procedures.

      2. If this contract contains federal funds, the provider shall comply
         with the provisions of 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 
         Part 74, and/or 45 CFR, Part 92, and other applicable regulations as 
         specified in Section   N/A  .
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      3. If this contract contains federal funds and is over $100,000, the
         provider shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or
         regulations issued under Section 306 of the Clean Air Act, as amended
         (42 U.S.C. 1857(h) et seq.), Section 508 of the Clean Water Act, as
         amended (33 U.S.C. 1368 et seq.), Executive Order 11738, and
         Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR Part 15). The
         provider shall report any violations of the above to the department.

      4. If this contract contains federal funding in excess of $100,000, the
         provider must, prior to contract execution, complete the Certification
         Regarding Lobbying form, Section D. If a Disclosure of Lobbying
         Activities form, Standard Form LLL, is required, it may be obtained
         from the contract manager. All disclosure forms as required by the
         Certification Regarding Lobbying form must be completed and returned to
         the contract manager.

      C. AUDITS AND RECORDS 

      1. To maintain books, records, and documents (including electronic 
         storage media) in accordance with generally accepted accounting
         procedures and practices which sufficiently and properly reflect all
         revenues and expenditures of funds provided by the department under
         this contract.

      2. To assure that these records shall be subject at all reasonable times
         to inspection, review, or audit by state personnel and other 
         personnel duly authorized by the department, as well as by federal 
         personnel.

      3. To maintain and file with the department such progress, fiscal, and
         inventory reports as specified in Section A, and other reports as 
         the department may require within the period of this contract.

      4. To provide a financial and compliance audit to the department as
         specified in Section C and to ensure that all related party 
         transactions are disclosed to the auditor.

      5. To include these aforementioned audit and record keeping requirements 
         in all approved subcontracts and assignments.

      6. If this contract contains federal funds, the Catalog of Federal
         Domestic Assistance number(s) is   NA  .
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      7. This contract   is  funded from a grants and aids appropriation.
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   D. RETENTION OF RECORDS

      1. To retain all client records, financial records, supporting documents,
         statistical records, and any other documents (including electronic
         storage media) pertinent to this contract for a period of five (5)
         years after termination of this contract, or if an audit has been
         initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of five
         (5) years, the records shall be retained until resolution of the audit
         findings.

      2. Persons duly authorized by the department and federal auditors,
         pursuant to 45 CFR, Part 92.36(i)(10), shall have full access to and 
         the right to examine any of said records and documents during said 
         retention period or as long as records are retained, whichever is 
         later.

      3. Upon completion or termination of the contract and at the request of
         the department, the provider will cooperate with the department to 
         facilitate the duplication and transfer of any said records or 
         documents during the required retention period as specified in 
         paragraph D.1. above.

   E. MONITORING

      1. To provide reports as specified in Section A. These reports will be
         used for monitoring progress or performance of the contractual 
         services.

      2. To permit persons duly authorized by the department to inspect any 
         records, papers, documents, facilities, goods and services of the
         provider which are relevant to this contract, and/or interview any
         clients and employees of the provider to be assured of satisfactory
         performance of the terms and conditions of this contract. Following
         such inspection the department will deliver to the provider a list of
         its comments with regard to the manner in which said goods or services
         are being provided. The provider will rectify all noted deficiencies
         provided by the department within the specified period of time set
         forth in the comments or provide the department with a reasonable and
         acceptable justification for not correcting the noted shortcomings. The
         provider's failure to correct or justify within a reasonable time as
         specified by the department may result in the withholding of payments,
         being deemed in breach or default, or termination of this contract.

   F. INDEMNIFICATION:

      If the provider is a state agency or subdivision as defined in Section
      768.28, Florida Statues, only no. 2 below is applicable. Other than 
      state agencies or subdivisions refer to no. 1.

      1. Pursuant to Section 768.28(11)(a), Florida Statutes, the provider
         agrees that it and any of its employees, agents, or subcontractors are
         agents and not employees of the state while acting within the scope of
         their duties and responsibilities to be performed under this contract.
         The provider further agrees, pursuant to Section 768.28(11)(a), Florida
         Statutes, to indemnify the department, upon notice for any liabilities
         caused by the provider or its employees' or agents' negligent or
         tortious acts or omissions within the scope of their employment under
         this contract up to the limits of sovereign immunity set forth in
         Section 768.28(11)(a), Florida Statutes. The provider further agrees to
         defend the department and to hold it harmless, upon receipt of the
         department's notice of claim of indemnification to the provider, 
         against all claims, suits, judgments, damages, or liabilities,
         including court costs and attorney's fees incurred by the department
         because of the negligent or tortious acts or omissions of the provider
         or its employees, agents or subcontractors. Nothing herein shall be
         construed as consent by a provider who is a state agency or subdivision
         of the state to be sued by third parties in any matter arising out of
         any contract. 

      2. The provider shall assist in the investigation of injury or damage 
         claims either for or against the department or the State of Florida
         pertaining to the department's respective areas of responsibility or
         activities under this contract and shall contact the department
         regarding the legal actions deemed appropriate to remedy such damage or
         claims.

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        Each party is responsible for all personal injury and property damage
        attributable to negligent acts or omissions of that party and the
        officers, employees, and agents thereof. Nothing herein shall be
        construed as an indemnity or a waiver of sovereign immunity enjoyed by
        any party hereto.

G. INSURANCE:
   1.   To provide adequate liability insurance coverage on a comprehensive
        basis and to hold such liability insurance at all times during the
        existence of this contract. The provider accepts full responsibility for
        identifying and determining the type(s) and extent of liability
        insurance necessary to provide reasonable financial protections for the
        provider and the clients to be served under this contract. Upon the
        execution of this contract, the provider shall furnish the department
        written verification supporting both the determination and existence of
        such insurance coverage. Such coverage may be provided by a
        self-insurance program established and operating under the laws of the
        State of Florida. The department reserves the right to require
        additional insurance as specified in Section A where appropriate.

   2.   If the provider is a state agency or subdivision as defined by Section
        768.28, Florida Statutes, the provider shall furnish the department,
        upon request, written verification of liability protection in accordance
        with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Nothing herein shall be construed
        to extend any party's liability beyond that provided in Section 768.28,
        Florida Statutes.

H. SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION
   1.   To allow public access to all documents, papers, letters, or other
        materials subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes,
        and made or received by the provider in conjunction with this contract.
        It is expressly understood that substantial evidence of the provider's
        refusal to comply with this provision shall constitute grounds for
        termination of this contract.

   2.   Not to use or disclose any information concerning a recipient of
        services under this contract for any purpose not in conformity with
        state statutes and any applicable federal regulations (45 CFR, Part
        205.50), except upon written consent of the recipient, or his
        responsible parent or guardian when authorized by law.

I. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
   1.   To neither assign the responsibility of this contract to another party
        nor subcontract for any of the work contemplated under this contract
        without prior written approval of the department. No such approval by
        the department of any assignment or subcontract shall be deemed in any
        event to provide for the department incurring any obligation in addition
        to the total dollar amount agreed upon in this contract. All such
        assignments or subcontracts shall be subject to the conditions of this
        contract (except Section I, paragraph O.1.) and to any conditions of
        approval that the department shall deem necessary.

   2.   Unless otherwise stated in the contract between the provider and
        subcontractor, payments made by the provider to the subcontractor must
        be within seven (7) working days after receipt of full or partial
        payments from the department in accordance with Section 287.0585,
        Florida Statutes. The provider's failure to pay, without reasonable
        cause, within seven (7) working days will result in a penalty charged
        against the provider and paid to the subcontractor in the amount of
        one-half of one (1) percent of the amount due, per day from the
        expiration of the period allowed herein for payment. Such penalty shall
        be in addition to actual payments owed and shall not exceed fifteen (15)
        percent of the outstanding balance due.

J. RETURN OF FUNDS
   1.   To return to the department any overpayments due to unearned funds or
        funds disallowed pursuant to the terms of this contract that were
        disbursed to the provider by the department. The provider shall return
        any overpayment to the department within forty (40) calendar days after
        either discovery by the provider, or notification by the department, of
        the overpayment. In the event that the provider or its independent
        auditor discovers an overpayment has been made, the provider shall repay
        said overpayment within forty (40) calendar days without prior
        notification from the department. In the event that the department first
        discovers an overpayment has been made, the department will notify the
        provider by letter of such a finding. Should repayment not be made in a
        timely manner, the department will charge interest of one (1) percent
        per month compounded on the outstanding balance after forty (40)
        calendar days after the date of notification or discovery.

   2.   For state universities, should repayment not be made within forty (40)
        calendar days after the date of notification, the department will notify
        the State Comptroller's Office who will then enact a transfer of the
        amounts owed from the state university's account to the account of DJJ.

K. REQUIRED REPORTING
   1.   ABUSE, NEGLECT AND EXPLOITATION REPORTING
        In compliance with Chapter 415, Florida Statutes, an employee of the
        provider who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that a child is
        or has been abused, neglected, or exploited, shall immediately report
        such knowledge or suspicion to the central abuse registry and tracking
        system of the department on the single statewide toll-free telephone
        number (1 800 96ABUSE).

   2.   CLIENT INFORMATION
        To submit management, program, and client identifiable data, as
        specified by the department in Section A.

L. PURCHASING
   1.   PRIDE
        It is expressly understood and agreed that any articles which are the
        subject of, or are required to carry out this contract shall, to the
        extent required by law, be purchased from Prison Rehabilitative
        Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE) identified under
        Chapter 946, Florida Statutes, in the manner set forth in Sections
        946.515(2) and (4), Florida Statutes. This clause is not applicable to
        any subcontractors, unless otherwise required by law.

   2.   PROCUREMENT OF PRODUCTS OR MATERIALS WITH RECYCLED CONTENT
        Any products or materials which are the subject of, or are required to
        carry out this contract shall, be procured in accordance with the
        provisions of Sections 403.7065, and 287.045, Florida Statutes.

M. CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS
   1.   THE PROVIDER ASSURES THAT IT WILL COMPLY WITH:
        a. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C.
           2000d et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
           color, or national origin.

        b. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C.
           794, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap.
  
        c. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, 20 U.S.C.
           1681 et seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

        d. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et
           seq., which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age.

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        e.      Section 654 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981,
                as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9849, which prohibits discrimination on
                the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap,
                political affiliation or beliefs. 

        f.      The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law,
                101-336, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
                disability and requires reasonable accommodation for persons
                with disabilities.

        g.      All regulations, guidelines, and standards as are now or may be
                lawfully adopted under the above statutes.

                The provider agrees that compliance with this assurance
                constitutes a condition of continued receipt of or benefit from
                funds provided through this contract, and that it is binding
                upon the provider, its successors, transferees, and assignees
                for the period during which services are provided. The provider
                further assures that all contractors, subcontractors,
                subgrantees, or others with whom it arranges to provide services
                or benefits to participants or employees in connection with any
                of its programs and activities are not discriminating against
                those participants or employees in violation of the above
                statutes, regulations, guidelines, and standards.

        2.      COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE
                The provider agrees to complete the Civil Rights Compliance
                Questionnaire, DJJ Form 900 A and B, if services are provided 
                to clients and if 15 or more people are employed.

N.      REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 287.058, FLORIDA STATUTES
        1.      To submit bills for fees or other compensation for services or
                expenses in sufficient detail for a proper pre audit and post 
                audit thereof.
        2.      Where applicable, to submit bills for any travel expenses in
                accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes.
        3.      To provide units of deliverables, including reports, findings,
                and drafts as specified in Section A, to be received and
                accepted by the contract manager prior to payment.

O.      WITHHOLDINGS AND OTHER BENEFITS
        To be financially and legally responsible for Social Security and
        Income Tax withholdings.

P.      SPONSORSHIP
        As required by Section 286.25, Florida Statutes, non-governmental
        providers sponsoring a program financed wholly or in part by state
        funds or funds obtained from a state agency, shall, in publicizing,
        advertising or describing the sponsorship of the program, state:
        "Sponsored by 
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                                     PROVIDER
        and the State of Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice". If
        the sponsorship reference is in written material, the words "State of
        Florida, Department of Juvenile Justice" shall appear in the same size
        letters or type as the name of the organization.

Q.      FINAL INVOICE
        To submit the final invoice for payment to the department no more than
        45 days after the contract ends or is terminated; if the provider fails
        to do so, all right to payment is forfeited and the department will not
        honor any requests submitted after the aforesaid time period. Any
        payment due under the terms of this contract may be withheld until all
        reports due from the provider and necessary adjustments thereto have
        been approved by the department.

R.      USE OF FUNDS FOR LOBBYING PROHIBITED
        To comply with the provisions of Section 216.347, Florida Statutes,
        which prohibits the expenditure of contract funds for the purpose of
        lobbying the Legislature, judicial branch or a state agency.

S.      BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
        The program shall comply with Federal Rule 1910.1030 regarding
        Bloodborne Pathogens.

T.      INSPECTOR GENERAL'S OFFICE REQUIREMENTS
        Pursuant to Section 20.055, Florida Statutes, the Office of the
        Inspector General is responsible for providing direction for supervising
        and coordinating audits, investigations, and reviews relating to the
        programs and activities operated by or financed by the department for
        the purpose of promoting economy and efficiency in the administration
        of, or preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in, its programs
        and activities.

        1.      BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
                The provider agrees to comply with the Department of Juvenile
                Justice, Office of the Inspector General's Statewide Procedure
                on Background Screening for Employees, Providers, and
                Volunteers. The provider agrees, at no cost to the department,
                to comply with the requirements for the background screening as
                mandated in Section 39.001, Florida Statutes. Failure to comply
                with the department's background screening procedure could
                result in cancellation of the contract.
        2.      INCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS
                The provider agrees to comply with the Department of Juvenile
                Justice, Inspector General's Statewide Incident Reporting
                Procedure. Failure to comply with this procedure could result in
                cancellation of the contract.
        3.      CLIENT RISK PREVENTION
                If services to clients will be provided under this contract,
                the provider and any subcontractors shall, in accordance with
                the client risk prevention system, report those reportable
                situations listed in the Inspector General's reports procedures
                now in effect or under such procedures as the department
                subsequently issues.
        4.      QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
                The provider agrees to comply with the department of Juvenile
                Justice quality assurance goals, objectives and standards for
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                programs
                The provider acknowledges that in accordance with Section
                39.021 (10), Florida Statutes, the department shall evaluate
                the provider's program to determine if the provider is meeting
                satisfactory levels of performance for the quality assurance
                standards.

                The provider agrees that the program shall meet satisfactory
                levels of performance for the quality assurance standards and
                understands that failure to achieve satisfactory performance
                within six months of an on-site quality assurance review, unless
                there are extenuating circumstances approved by the department,
                will result in cancellation of the contract. The provider
                further understands that pursuant to Section 39.021 (10),
                Florida Statutes, the department is prohibited from contracting
                with the provider for the canceled service for a period of 12
                months.

                The provider agrees to participate in a minimum of one on-site
                quality assurance review of a similar program type in another
                district during the contract year at the provider's expense.
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    5.  ANNUAL FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT REQUIREMENTS

        The provider agrees to comply with an annual audit of its financial
        records by an independent accounting firm. The audit report shall
        mention whether the provider complied with the provisions of this
        contract, adhered to all applicable laws and regulations, and used the
        Department's funds properly. A copy of the audit report and related
        management letter shall be sent to the Inspector General not later than
        120 days after the close of the provider's fiscal year. Failure to
        comply with this procedure could result in cancellation of the contract.

    6.  GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

        The provider agrees to allow members of the Inspector General's Office
        timely access to its facilities, records, and staff members in the
        conducting of investigations, audits, and quality assurance reviews. The
        provider further agrees to remove from the facility or programs any
        provider staff members who refuse to answer questions directed to them
        or provide information requested of them by the Inspector General's
        Office. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in
        cancellation of the contract.

            INVESTIGATION OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT ALLEGATIONS REQUIREMENTS (LAW
            ENFORCEMENT PROVIDERS ONLY). The provider agrees to comply with the
            Department of Juvenile Justice, Inspector General's Procedure for
            Investigating Allegations of Client Abuse in Contracted Programs
            Operated by Law Enforcement Agencies. Failure to comply with this
            procedure could result in cancellation of the contract.

U.  STATE OF FLORIDA PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT.

    A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list
    following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a
    contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit
    a bid on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a
    public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases or real
    property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a
    contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any
    public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in
    excess of the threshold amount provided in s. 287.017, Florida Statutes for
    CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed in the
    convicted vendor list. 

V.  PROPERTY

    1.  NON-EXPENDABLE PROPERTY

        a.) Nonexpendable property is defined as tangible personal property that
            is of a nonconsumable nature.

        b.) Title (ownership) to all nonexpendable property acquired from: a)
            the expenditure of funds provided under a cost-reimbursement
            contract; b) the expenditure of funds provided as start-up; or c)
            expenditure of funds provided as operational expense dollars for
            which the total cost of the property was directly allocated to the
            program budget and for which the department relied upon to determine
            the total price to be "fair and reasonable" shall be vested in the
            department upon the purchase of the property.

        c.) Title (ownership) to all vehicles, non-permanent structures, etc.
            acquired with funds as described in paragraph 2 above shall be
            vested in the department upon completion or termination of the
            contract. The provider will retain custody and control during the
            contract period, including extensions and renewals.

        d.) All nonexpendable property for which paragraph 2 above applies
            purchased under this contract shall be listed at the time of receipt
            on the property records of the provider. Said listing shall include
            a description of the property, model number, manufacturer's serial
            number, funding source, information needed to calculate the federal
            and/or state share, date of acquisition, unit cost, property
            inventory number, location and use information, condition, and
            transfer, replacement or disposition of the

        e.) At no time shall the provider dispose of nonexpendable property
            purchased under this contract except with the permission of, and in
            accordance with instructions from the department.

        f.) An executed contract amendment is required prior to the purchase of
            any nonexpendable property item for which paragraph 2 above is
            applicable with a value greater than $25 not specifically listed in
            the approved contract

        g.) A report of nonexpendable property shall be submitted annually on
            the anniversary of the contract effective date to the department
            along with the expenditure report for the period in which it was
            purchased, as well as a final inventory submitted with the final
            expenditure report.

    2.  TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY

        The provider acknowledged and agrees that any tangible property as
        defined in section 273.02, Florida Statutes, purchased directly or
        indirectly through this contract, will be solely for the use of the
        provider in the delivery of the contracted services.

    3.  OTHER EXPENDABLE PROPERTY - FOOD ITEMS

        When a 30 day supply of staple food items/products is purchased prior to
        the opening of a facility with start-up/preoperational funds the
        provider will upon completion or termination of the contract, return to
        the department the dollar amount listed in the start-up/preoperational
        budget for the purchase of these staple food items/products.

W.  FACILITY STANDARDS

    The provider shall conform to standards required by the fire and health
    authorities with jurisdiction. Facilities and grounds will be maintained to
    provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment for youth, visitors and
    employees.

X.  COPYRIGHTS AND RIGHT TO DATA:

    Where activities supported by this contract produce original writing, sound
    recordings, pictorial reproductions, drawings or other graphic
    representation and works of any similar nature, the department has the right
    to use, duplicate and disclose such materials in whole or in part, in any
    manner, for any purpose whatsoever, and to have others acting on behalf of
    the department to do so. If the materials so developed are subject to
    copyright, trademark or patent, legal title and every right, interest, claim
    or demand of any kind in and to any patent, trademark or copyright, or
    application for the same, will vest in the State of Florida, Department of
    State for the exclusive use and benefit of the state.

Y.  TRADE SECRETS

    The State of Florida is unable to assure confidentiality of information
    fitting the definition of "trade secrets" pursuant to Section 812.081,
    Florida Statutes, due to the lack of protection of "trade secrets" in
    Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.


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II.     THE DEPARTMENT AGREES:

A.      CONTRACT AMOUNT
        To pay for contracted services according to the conditions of Section A
        in an amount not to exceed $8,413,776.00, subject to the lawful 
        availability of funds. The State of Florida's performance and obligation
        to pay under this contract is contingent upon an annual appropriation by
        the Legislature. The costs of services paid under any other contract or
        from any other source are not eligible for reimbursement under this 
        contract.

B.      CONTRACT PAYMENT
        Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, provides that agencies have 5 working
        days to inspect and approve goods and services, unless bid
        specifications or the purchase order specifies otherwise. With the
        exception of payments to health care providers for hospital, medical, or
        other health care services, if payment is not available within 40 days,
        measured from the latter of the date the invoice is received or the
        goods or services are received, inspected and approved, a separate
        interest penalty set by the Comptroller pursuant to Section 55.03,
        Florida Statutes, will be due and payable in addition to the invoice
        amount. To obtain the applicable interest rate, please contact the
        Agency's Fiscal Section at (904) 921-2186 or Purchasing Office at (904)
        921-6586. Payments to health care providers for hospitals, medical or
        other health care services, shall be made not more than 35 days from the
        date of eligibility for payment is determined, and the daily interest
        rate is .03333%. Invoices returned to a vendor due to preparation errors
        will result in a payment delay. Invoice payment requirements do not
        start until a properly completed invoice is provided to the agency.

C.      VENDOR OMBUDSMAN
        A Vendor Ombudsman has been established within the Department of Banking
        and Finance. The duties of this individual include acting as an advocate
        for vendors who may be experiencing problems in obtaining timely
        payment(s) from a state agency. The Vendor Ombudsman may be contacted at
        (904) 488-2924 or by calling the State Comptroller's Hotline,
        1-800-848-3792.

III.    THE PROVIDER AND DEPARTMENT MUTUALLY AGREE:

A.      EFFECTIVE DATE
        1.      This contract shall begin at 12:01 a.m. on 12/02/1996 or
                on the date on which the contract has been signed by
                both parties, whichever is later.

        2.      This contract shall end at midnight on 11/30/1999 
                subject to any written renewals or extensions agreed
                upon by the parties.

B.      TERMINATION

        1.      TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
                This contract may be terminated by the provider upon no less
                than ninety (90) calendar days notice, without cause, at no
                additional cost, unless a different notice period is mutually
                agreed upon by both parties. The provider must be operating in a
                state of compliance with the terms and conditions of the
                contract at the time the notice is issued and must remain
                compliant for the duration of the performance period. The
                contract may be terminated by the Department upon no less than
                thirty (30) days notice, without cause, at no additional cost,
                unless a different notice period is mutually agreed upon by the
                parties.

        2.      TERMINATION BECAUSE OF LACK OF FUNDS
                In the event funds to finance this contract become unavailable,
                the department may terminate the contract upon no less than
                twenty four (24) hours notice in writing to the provider. The
                department shall be the final authority as to the availability
                of funds.

        3.      TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
                Unless the provider's breach is waived by the department in
                writing, the department may, by written notice to the provider,
                terminate this contract upon notice. If applicable, the
                department may employ the default provisions in Chapter 60A
                1.006(4), Florida Administrative Code. Waiver of breach of any
                provisions of this contract shall not be deemed to be
                a waiver of any other breach and shall not be construed to be
                a modification of the terms of this contract. The provisions
                herein do not limit the department's right to remedies at law
                or to damages.

        4.      All termination notices shall be sent by certified mail, or
                other delivery service with proof of delivery.

C.      NOTICE AND CONTACT
        1.      The name, address and telephone number of the contract manager
                for the department for this contract is:

                Barbara J. Boers (904/414-8819)
                Department of Juvenile Justice
                2737 Centerview Drive
                Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100

        2.      The name, address and telephone number of the representative of
                the provider responsible for administration of the program under
                this contract is:

                Maury Jarmon, Executive Director (305/247-6492)
                Youth Services International, Inc.
                18500 S.W. 424th Street
                Florida City, FL 33034

        3.      In the event that a different department contract manager
                or provider representative is designated after contract
                execution, notice of the name and address of the new contract
                manager or representative will be rendered in writing to the
                other party and said notification shall then be attached
                by each party to originals of this contract.

D.      RENEGOTIATION OR MODIFICATION
        1.      Modifications of provisions of this contract shall only be valid
                when they have been reduced to writing and duly signed by all
                parties observing all the formalities of the original contract.
                The department is not obligated to pay for costs related to this
                contract that were incurred prior to the date of contract
                execution or after the termination date. The parties agree to
                re-negotiate this contract if federal and/or state revisions of
                any applicable laws, or regulations make changes in this 
                contract necessary.

        2.      The rate of payment and the total dollar amount may be adjusted
                retroactively to reflect price level increases and changes in
                the rate of payment when these have been established through
                the appropriations process and subsequently identified in the
                department's operating budget.

E.      NAME, MAILING AND STREET ADDRESS OF PAYEE
        1.      The name (provider name as shown on page 1 of this contract) and
                mailing address of the official payee to whom the payment shall
                be made:

                Youth Services International of Florida, Inc.
                12012 Boyette Road
                Riverview, FL 33569
                (813/677-6700)


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November 26 1996

    2.  The name of the contact person and street address where financial and
        administrative records are maintained:

        George Kudder
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        12012 Boyette Road
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        Riverview, Florida 33569
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        813/677-6700
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F.  ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED

    This contract and its sections as referenced,

        A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and Exhibits attached thereto.
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    contain all the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties.

G.  VENUE

    The venue for all legal and administrative proceedings construing this
    contract shall be Leon County, Florida. This contract shall be governed by,
    and construed under, the laws of the State of Florida.

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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this 69 page contract to be
executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized.

PROVIDER                                    STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF
                                            JUVENILE JUSTICE
Youth Services International, Inc.
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Owings Mills, MD 21117
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SIGNED BY: /s/ Timothy P. Cole              SIGNED BY: /s/ Woodrow W. Harper
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NAME:      Timothy P. Cole                  NAME:      Woodrow W. Harper
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TITLE:     Chief Executive Officer          TITLE:     Deputy Secretary
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DATE:      2 December 1996                  DATE:      12/4/96
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FEDERAL ID NUMBER (or SS Number for an Individual):

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STATE AGENCY 29 DIGIT SAMAS CODE:

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          CONTRACT IS NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNED AND DATED BY BOTH PARTIES
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