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The https:// ensures that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. emergency : Department of Juvenile Justice Search Menu Close Search this site Close Search Popular searches Mission Statement Organization of the office History Meeting Requests Key Staff Duties of the Office Event Requests Contact DJJ Locations RYDCs YDCs Community Services Offices School System Campuses DJJ Divisions Commissioner's Office DJJ Board Division of Administrative Services Office of Communications Division of Community Services Division of Financial Services Office of Government Relations Office of Legal Services Office of Professional Development and Standards Division of Support Services Division of Secure Detention Office of Human Resources School System About Us Georgia Preparatory Academy Pathway to Success (GED) Connections Graduate Program (CGP) School Locations Contact Us Parents and Guardians Office of the Ombudsman Why Parents Are Important What is an RYDC and YDC? 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Contact Us About Us Overview How We Are Organized Board Information Annual Reports DJJ Acronyms (82.83 KB) Programs and Services Volunteer Services Victim Services Room, Board, and Watchful Oversight Program Training/PREA United Way 2-1-1 More Commissioner Oliver Tyrone Oliver is a long-time resident of Newton County, Georgia and was appointed to the position of DJJ Commissioner by Governor Brian P. Kemp on July 25, 2019. Read more Parents and Guardians Why Parents Are Important What is an RYDC and YDC? Visitor Information Community Resources Database DJJ is pleased to announce the deployment of a Community Resources Database for use by staff, youth, and their families. The database consists of more than 1,200 resources statewide. Contact The Office of the Ombudsman Family members, advocates, and other concerned citizens can report complaints to the Office of the Ombudsman on behalf of youth under supervision of the Georgia . Toll Free: (855) 396-2978 djjombudsman@djj.state.ga.us About the Ombudsman Mail to: 3408 Covington Highway Decatur , GA 30032 United States Latest Latest News February 12, 2020 DJJ Partners with The Home Depot To Provide Career Planning to Youth Decatur, GA – The Georgia (DJJ) held a graduation ceremony for youth participating in The Home Depot Career Planning Workshop on January 9, 2020. Five youth from the Macon Youth Development Campus (YDC) graduated from the workshop which is designed to teach soft skills and provide job skills training to students. Read more January 03, 2020 DJJ Youth Celebrate Academic Achievement Decatur, GA – The Georgia (DJJ) held its annual winter high school commencement ceremony for youth attending the Georgia Preparatory Academy on December 20 at the Rockdale Regional Youth Detention Center in Conyers, Georgia. DJJ Commissioner Tyrone Oliver presented 15 High School Diplomas, 31 General Equivalency Degrees (GED) and two Technical Certificates of Credit to qualifying students. Read more December 23, 2019 Pre-Dawn Raid Finds Contraband at Youth Facility; Juvenile Correctional Officer Arrested The Georgia announced the arrest of a Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) following a surprise pre-dawn raid this morning of the agency’s Muscogee Youth Development Campus in Muscogee County. Read more Media Inquiries The (DJJ) Office of Communications is the point of contact for media inquiries from all local, state and national news organizations. Communications provides timely and accurate information about DJJ and its 26 juvenile secure facilities and 96 community services offices (CSOs). Contact the Office of Communications Blog January 21, 2020 January 2020 DJJ Board Meeting Notification December 16, 2019 Chatham Education Transition Center Youth Graduate from Georgia Tech LEAP Program September 27, 2019 Rockdale RYDC: Youth and Parent Engagement Forum Stay Informed Join our mailing list. Subscribe Latest Videos The DJJ Update: December 2019 The DJJ Update: November 2019 Metro RYDC Bridge Da Gap Showcases LEAP Certification Ceremony Chatham ETC The DJJ Update: October 2019 Hiring Expo 2019 Macon/Rockdale ACA Flag Raising Ceremony See more... Department of Juvenile Justice Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram How can we help? 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