Annual report 2022/ Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice.

| Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner Sandra Heath Taylor, Chair, Board of Juvenile Justice

TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Message from the Commissioner................................................. 3 The Mission............................................................................................ 4 Top Five Strategic Goals..................................................................... 5 A Brief Look at FY2022 Accomplishments.................................... 6 What DJJ Does and Why It Is Important........................................ 7 DJJ Leadership....................................................................................... 8 Board of Juvenile Justice and Board of Education....................... 9 DJJ Organizational Chart ................................................................... 10 Division of Financial Services............................................................ 11 Division of Secure Facilities............................................................... 12 Division of Community Services...................................................... 15 Division of Treatment and Care....................................................... 18
Office of Behavioral Health Services......................................... 18 Office of Health Services.............................................................. 19 Office of Nutrition and Food Services....................................... 20 Office of Classification and Transportation Services............. 21 Division of Education.......................................................................... 22 Office of Professional Development & Standards....................... 24 Office of Compliance..................................................................... 24 ACA Accreditation.......................................................................... 24 Office of Professional Development.......................................... 25 Office of Victim and Volunteer Services................................... 25 Emergency Management Unit..................................................... 26 Office of the Ombudsman................................................................. 27 Division of Administrative Services................................................. 28 Office of Human Resources.......................................................... 28 Office of Grants............................................................................... 29 Office of Engineering..................................................................... 30 Office of Technology and Information Services...................... 30 Office of Real Estate and Building Services.............................. 31 Project Management Office......................................................... 31 Office of Property Management................................................. 31
The FY2022 Annual Report Team would like to thank everyone who contributed their time, energy, and enthusiasm to this endeavor. Also, we are very grateful for the advice and support from our partners at Kennesaw State University.

COMMISSIONER'S MESSAGE
O n behalf of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), I am pleased to present you with our Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Annual Report. This year's report highlights some of the successes of the juvenile justice system in Georgia and the services provided to the youth under our care.
With a dedicated servant's mindset, our staff, under the leadership of Governor Brian P. Kemp, continued to focus its efforts on improving the lives of youth within our secure facilities and communities through education, rehabilitative programs, mentorship, and community-based services.
The primary goal for our school educators throughout the year was to provide opportunities for youth that empowered them to become college, or career ready. FY22 saw our school system issue 44 high school diplomas and 36 GEDs while expanding its certification program in copper-wiring that prepares students for work in the IT and technology field. Additionally, the school system began offering certification in welding through Columbus and Atlanta Technical Colleges and reactivated a horticulture certification course with Oconee Fall Line Technical College.
In FY22, the Department adopted a universal strategy for gang-involved youth issues. Externally, we partnered with Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN), an initiative that reduces youth re-offense rates earning recognition for our efforts from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Georgia. In addition, our Gang Investigation Unit traveled across the state, counseling numerous local school boards on identifying and responding appropriately to potential gang-involved students. Internally, our Security Risk Group offered increased training to all staff on identifying justice-involved youth under our supervision in secure facilities and communities.
DJJ prioritized the operations of secure facilities in a safe and supportive environment through continued alignment with national standards. As a result, two of our secure facilities in middle Georgia received national reaccreditation from the American Correctional Association. In addition, several facilities underwent PREA evaluations during the same period and were found to be compliant. This achievement reflects the agency's ongoing commitment to protecting youth from assault or other types of victimization.
Finally, striving for success in all we do is a core component of the agency. Whether helping our youth further their education or preparing them to re-enter their communities, DJJ employees will continue to work with a servant mindset to impact youth positively.
I am grateful and proud to lead these great individuals while serving the citizens of the State of Georgia. On behalf of the Board of DJJ, I thank you for supporting our mission.
Sincerely,

Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner

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THE MISSION
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) transforms young lives by providing evidence-based rehabilitative treatment services and supervision, strengthening the well-being of youth and families, and fostering safe communities.
CULTURE
The DJJ Culture Wheel represents the agency's values and reinforces the commitment we have to our employees and the youth in our care. Each spoke of the DJJ Culture Wheel represents a different aspect important to the success of the agency.

INVERTED PYRAMID OF DJJ
The Inverted Pyramid displays DJJ's core values and emphasizes that the department's most important objective is to focus on youth, families, communities, and the frontline workers and administrative support staff serving them daily.

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TOP FIVE STRATEGIC GOALS

T he top five strategic goals for the Department were developed to provide clarity of the mission and set forth expectations for all Department personnel while conducting business operations.
By establishing these goals, DJJ works to fully align all objectives, programs, and services offered to youth that the Governor has outlined.

1

Operate safe and secure facilities and communities while providing educational opportunities in a safe

and supportive environment

2

Provide a robust continuum of evidence-based behavioral health programs and services

delivered to DJJ youth facilities and communities

3

Establish strategies that have a positive impact on gang-impacted youth in facilities

and communities

4

Establish effective responses to the needs of human trafficking victims and families

5

Promote recruitment, retention, and succession planning

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A BRIEF LOOK AT FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
D JJ's dedicated employees strive to demonstrate the change necessary to create and sustain an agency culture that values accountability, integrity, security, superior performance, ongoing personal growth, intellectual curiosity, innovation, teamwork, and leadership not only in staff but also in the young people in the agency's facilities and programs. Here is a brief look at the Department's accomplishments in FY2022.
FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Division of Administrative Services applied for and was awarded $126,459 from Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) to assist with creating a training program to address youth mental health engagement, a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Virtual Training Systems, and Mental Health First Aid Training, collectively named Mental Health Training Suites (MHTS).

DJJ School System youth earned 44 high school diplomas and 36 GED diplomas.

The Division of Community Services provided residential placement services to an average of 164 juvenile justice-involved youth monthly within a total of 55 residential locations statewide.

The Division of Treatment and Care utilized grant funding to implement substance use prevention and early intervention services at 10 RYDCs.

The Division of Secure Facilities was selected as one of four cohorts to participate in Georgetown University's Ending Isolation in Youth Facilities Certificate Program. The program is designed to support leaders in ending isolation and promoting positive outcomes for youth, staff, and communities.

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WHAT DJJ DOES AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

T he Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves the state's youthful offenders' needs up to the age of 21. The Department has more than 3,400 funded positions at its Central Office, 25 secure facilities (19 Regional Youth Detention Centers and six Youth Development Campuses), and 78 Community Services Offices throughout the state to affect justice and redirect the young lives in the agency's care.
Including those placed on probation, thousands of youths are diverted each year to evidence-based community programs, sentenced to short-term incarceration, and committed to long-term custody by juvenile courts. DJJ's professional corrections and law enforcement staff preserve public safety, safeguard Georgia's citizens, and protect victims of crime. DJJ holds juvenile offenders accountable for their delinquent conduct through a rehabilitative treatment model while under probation, supervision, or secure confinement.

3,400 Funded Positions

25 Secure Facilities

78

Community Service Offices

While under DJJ supervision, the agency provides youth with educational opportunities by some of Georgia's best teachers and administrators. Youth also receive medical, dental, and mental health treatment from qualified professionals who provide a range of services and support. DJJ offers programs designed to equip the youth in its care with the social, intellectual, and emotional tools needed to achieve successful re-entry into the community and workplace as more productive and law-abiding citizens.

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DJJ LEADERSHIP
The DJJ executive leadership team sets the Department's strategic direction. The leadership team drives the core mission and vision that strengthen the agency's daily work. DJJ leaders are passionate and focused veterans in their respective fields.

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BOARD OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
AND BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Board of Juvenile Justice consists of 15 members and judicial advisors, each appointed by the Governor. Pursuant to Title 49-4A-2, Official Code of Georgia, the Board of Juvenile Justice establishes the general policy to be followed by the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Board also provides guidance to the Commissioner, leadership in developing programs to successfully rehabilitate juvenile offenders committed to the state's custody and serves as DJJ school board members.

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GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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DIVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
T he Division of Financial Services (DFS) ensures that the Department is within state budgetary compliance, adheres to accepted accounting principles, and is compliant with all federal and state fiscal policies and procedures.
The division oversees Accounting, Budget Services, the Office of Federal Revenue Maximization, Procurement & Contracts and Auditing. The total budget for FY2022 was $353,604,454.

BUDGET BY PROGRAM FY2022 - $353,604,454

39.5%

28%

25.2%

7.3%

Community Services Department Administration Secure Commitment (YDCs) Secure Detention (RYDCs) Total Funds

$98,585,718 $24,711,405 $89,729,213 $140,578,118 $353,604,454

BUDGET BY FUNDING SOURCE FY2022 - $353,604,454 3.04% 0.12%

96.84%

State Funds Federal Funds Other Total

$342,430,746 $10,760,962
$412,746 $353,604,454

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DIVISION OF SECURE FACILITIES

T he Division of Secure Facilities provides safe and secure supervision for youth in the Department of Juvenile Justice custody. The Division manages 25 facilities, 19 Regional Youth Detention Centers (RYDC), and 6 Youth Development Campuses (YDC). The RYDCs provide secure care and supervision for youth initially charged with offenses or those adjudicated delinquent and awaiting placement elsewhere. In addition, the YDCs offer long-term care for post-adjudicated youth who are ordered to secure confinement or require specialized treatment or services.
Youth in our care are provided robust, varied services to include a broad range of education offerings, counseling, mental health services, food services, medical and dental services, substance abuse treatment, and volunteer programming, among other services.

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Capstone Project and Training
The Division of Secure Facilities was selected as one of four cohorts to participate in Georgetown University's Ending Isolation in Youth Facilities Certificate Program. The program is designed to support leaders in ending isolation and promoting positive outcomes for youth, staff, and communities. Members of the Division's leadership team and staff from the Martha K. Glaze RYDC attended the week-long training with national experts on trends and best practices. The certificate program includes a year-long capstone project at Martha K. Glaze RYDC with support from Georgetown University. The capstone project will be designed to develop a culture of safety and well-being by implementing effective procedures for responding to behaviors and providing staff with targeted strategies for engagement and de-escalation.
Juvenile Correctional Officers Reimagined
Revised the minimum and preferred qualifications for positions in the Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) series to reflect and foster a culture that places additional emphasis on engagement and a therapeutic environment.

Department of Juvenile Justice Secure Facility Type
As we align with national best practices in developing a diverse range of direct care staff, we can broaden JCO qualifications which positively impacts staffing through an expanded applicant pool and the increased likelihood of attracting a more diverse pool of applicants. Additionally, leadership actively engages with new JCOs after they are hired to ensure visibility and additional support. The leadership team presents training during Basic Juvenile Correctional Officer Training (BJCOT) to establish initial expectations and provide guidance and tips based on their years of experience.

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DIVISION OF SECURE FACILITIES

Recruitment and Culture
The Division established 15 part-time recruiter positions assigned to selected facilities to allow for more effective and targeted local recruiting and the establishment of community assets and resources to develop and maintain robust applicant pools. These part-time recruiters focus exclusively on the recruitment of JCO-series applicants, which has allowed the Division to address identified staffing issues proactively and aggressively. Recruiters can also improve community perceptions and understandings of the role of secure facilities and the job duties and priorities of direct care staff. By placing emphasis on the role of therapeutic engagement in our facilities, we set the tone for potential staff from the beginning.
Alignment with National Standards
The Macon RYDC and Macon YDC received reaccreditation from the American Correctional Association (ACA). The reaccreditation process is a vigorous review of facility procedures and practices and the facility's alignment with ACA standards over the course of a threeyear period following the initial accreditation.
Multiple secure facilities underwent rigorous PREA evaluations and were found to be compliant with comprehensive national standards, reflecting our ongoing commitment to protecting youth from assault or other types of victimization.
MSO= Most Serious Offense 1 Public Order includes the following additional offenses: Drug selling,
Drug use, Weapons violation, and Sex non-violent offenses 2 Property includes, but is not limited to: Burglary, Arson, Theft,
Criminal Trespass, and Forgery 3 Violent includes, but is not limited to: Aggravated Assault, Battery,
Murder, Kidnapping, and Voluntary Manslaughter 4 Violent Sex includes, but is not limited to: Aggravated Child
Molestation, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Rape, Sexual Assault, and Aggravated Sodomy 5 Violation of Probation (VOP) includes Violation of aftercare (VOAC, Violation of an Alternate Plan (VOAP) additional offenses: Status and Traffic offenses

FY2022 RYDC Population by Most Serious Offense, Age, and Gender

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DIVISION OF SECURE FACILITIES

FY2022 YDC Population
by Most Serious Offense,
Age, and Gender
MSO= Most Serious Offense 1 Public Order includes the following additional offenses: Drug selling,
Drug use, Weapons violation, and Sex non-violent offenses 2 Property includes, but is not limited to: Burglary, Arson, Theft,
Criminal Trespass, and Forgery 3 Violent includes, but is not limited to: Aggravated Assault, Battery,
Murder, Kidnapping, and Voluntary Manslaughter 4 Violent Sex includes, but is not limited to: Aggravated Child
Molestation, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Rape, Sexual Assault, and Aggravated Sodomy 5 Violation of Probation (VOP) includes Violation of aftercare (VOAC, Violation of an Alternate Plan (VOAP) additional offenses: Status and Traffic offenses

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DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

T he Division of Community Services is responsible for intake, case management, probation, detention planning, residential care, reentry services, and aftercare supervision. Intake is the entry point at which a youth is either diverted from or formally processed into the juvenile justice system. The division has 78 Community Services Offices and includes the Office of Residential and Community-Based Services and the Office of Re-Entry Services.

The division uses several tools and evidence-based programs and services to implement juvenile justice reform and improve the juvenile justice system through enhancements with mental health services, gang prevention training and preventative methods, and supporting human trafficking services for victims and families.

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST)
Services were provided to 151 youth and families to address environmental systems impacting medium-and high-risk juvenile
offenders with lengthy delinquency histories and serious
anti-social behavior.

The Georgia Detention Assessment Instrument (DAI) was validated by Evident Change, DJJ, and statewide juvenile justice-involved stakeholders. It was approved by the Board of Juvenile Justice in June 2022. The DAI is a validated objective risk assessment used to make informed detention decisions using the youth's current and past offense(s) and risk behaviors to determine the youth's need for secure detention, non-secure detention, conditional supervised release, or unconditional release pending further juvenile court action or administrative revocation.

Educational Transition Centers (ETCs) Located in Bibb, Chatham, Muscogee, and Richmond counties, ETCs provided an alternative educational setting for youth who are expelled or suspended from public school. The ETCs provided academic services to 98 students, of which two students completed their GED diploma and seven students earned a High School diploma.
Youth Tracking Program provided to 1,123 youth with intensive surveillance and monitoring, allowing juvenile offenders to remain at home pending further court action.

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Thinking for a Change (T4C) - provided 147 youths social skills development, cognitive restructuring, and the development of problem-solving skills, of which 128 youths completed services.

87%
of youth enrolled in T4C completed the program.

Aggression Replacement Training (ART) - provided 96 youth cognitive behavioral intervention program designed to help aggressive adolescents, ages 12 to 17, improve their social skill competence and moral reasoning, better manage anger, and reduce aggressive behavior, in which 82 completed services.
Functional Family Therapy (FFT) - provided 88 youth with short-term family counseling in the home, of which 61 families completed the program.

85%
of adolescents, ages 12-17 successfully completed the ART program.
69%
of youth and their families successfully completed the FFT program.

The Southwest Key's Evening Reporting Center (ERC)
This is an evidence-based 90-day program designed to provide structure and supervision to system-involved youth, ages 12 to 17, at risk of recidivating. The program keeps youth engaged in pro-social learning opportunities while providing intensive supervision. The program uses a balanced and restorative justice approach by focusing on youth accountability, community safety, and competency development. In FY2022, DJJ provided ERC services to 44 youth with a 79 percent completion rate and a 97 percent non-re-offend rate.
Georgia Interstate Compact for Juveniles (ICJ) Unit
Processed an average of 265 transfers of supervision cases monthly.

The Office of Residential and Community-Based Service (ORS) provided residential placement services to an average of 164 juvenile justice-involved youth monthly within a total of 55 residential locations statewide.
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) - The Office of Reentry Services (ORS) and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District partnered for the PSN initiative, which works towards reducing the re-offense rate among youth by providing individual and group mentoring in the community. To date, 39 youth graduated and 18 youth engaged mentors upon release (15 boys and 3 girls). This represents a 90 percent success rate.
The F.R.E.S.H. (Focusing Resources Effectively to Sustain Hope) Start Youth Initiative provides current and former DJJ youth supervised in the community with career opportunities. During FY2022, 86 youth were identified with a need for employment. Thirty-six youth were employed, representing 42 percent of the youth identified. Of the 36 youth employed there are no documented reoffenses.

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DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
The below charts contain the average daily population, age, gender, and race of youth served by the Division of Community Services.

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DIVISION OF TREATMENT AND CARE

T he Division of Treatment of Care, formerly known as the Division of Support Services, provides professional assistance to youth in the care of DJJ. The division is responsible for the Office of Behavioral Health Services (OBHS), the Office of Health Services, Office of Nutrition and Food Services, Office of Chaplaincy Services, and the Office of Classification and Transportation Services. These services are provided to youth housed in all 25 secure facilities across the state.

OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
The Office of Behavioral Health Services (OBHS) manages and administers the behavioral health services programs in all DJJ facilities. Services include mental health assessments, general counseling and case management, sexually harmful behaviors treatment, and substance abuse treatment.
All services offered to youth adhere to current best practices and meet the youth's identified needs in DJJ secure facilities, utilizing evidence-based interventions. Services are driven through individualized treatment and service plans that are developed for each youth.

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Implemented substance use prevention and early intervention services at 10 identified RYDCs by utilizing grant funding. The Programs and Case Management team launched the Structured Assessment of Violence Rick in Adolescents (SAVRY), along with a revised and updated Youth Service Plan, in all secure facilities. Began providing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in four pilot facilities, a highly effective intervention for youth and adults with severe emotional and behavioral dysregulation.

DSM-5 Diagnosis as a Percentage of Youth on Mental Health Caseload: RYDCs and YDCs

RYDCs
YDCs
The percentage of youth on the mental health caseload is higher in YDCs because youth placed in YDCs have more significant criminal histories and tend to have higher mental health needs.

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OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Office of Health Services manages and administers the health services program. The office provides clinical and administrative oversight in medical and dental care, nursing, physician and advance practice providers, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services through an inter-agency agreement with Augusta University Department of Juvenile Health Services.
FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
5,035 Dental Exams 4,250 Dental Cleanings 14,936 Sick Calls 6,018 Nurse Health Appraisals 7,342 Chronic Care Visits 5,315 COVID-19 Tests Administered 128 COVID-19 Vaccines Administered 5,768 Physical Exams
TOTAL: 48,792 Health Services Visits

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OFFICE OF NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICES
The Office of Nutrition and Food Services provides nutritionally sound menus that meet USDA guidelines for the National School Meal Programs, offer variety and flavor and are prepared utilizing food safety practices.

The primary focuses of the office include:
Providing youth with nutritionally balanced meals and snacks that meet USDA guidelines, including offering a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, a choice of 1% unflavored or fat-free flavored milk, and sodium and saturated fat maximum levels Ensuring food safety practices are enforced through staff training, employing ServSafe certified managers, and compliance audits Participating in USDA National Breakfast, Lunch, and Afterschool Care Programs, allowing DJJ to receive federal reimbursement for these meals Monitoring and developing medically necessary special diet menus to ensure youth safety and nourishment Oversight of the statewide wellness program, which emphasizes the importance of overall health through educational materials and youth events Promoting farm-to-school initiatives and Georgia Grown foods through school gardens and serving locally grown products

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Total Reimbursement*:
$2,670,861

Total Meals Served:
1,113,753

Total Snacks Served:
1,102,859
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service awarded the DJJ Office of Nutrition and Food Services (ONFS) a Gold Turnip the Beet Award for the summer 2021 meal service. The Turnip the Beet Awards
recognizes outstanding summer meal program sponsors across the nation who work hard to offer high-quality meals to children during the summer months.
*Total amount of reimbursement funds received from USDA National School Feeding Programs for breakfasts, lunches, and afterschool snacks that meet USDA federal guidelines.

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DIVISION OF TREATMENT AND CARE
OFFICE OF CLASSIFICATION AND TRANSPORTATION
The Office of Classification and Transportation Services ensures that youth are appropriately screened for placement, classified according to risk and need, and safely and securely transported.
CLASSIFICATION The Office of Classification ensures the appropriate classification and stratification of youth for placements.
The office reviews court orders associated with all youth in DJJ secure facilities to establish release dates.
Staff is responsible for conducting a multidisciplinary meeting and administering assessment tools upon Commitment.

TRANSPORTATION

The Office of Transportation provided 1,499 safe and secure transports of youth between the 25 secure facilities, medical appointments, interviews, Interstate Compact details, graduations, and dental clinics.

Total miles driven:
377,424 miles

Total transports:
1,499

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DIVISION OF EDUCATION

The Division of Education is committed to providing an education that empowers life-long learners to reach their potential and become college and career-ready. DJJ is the 181st school district in the state of Georgia and is accredited by Cognia. The district has the powers, privileges, and authority exercised by any other school district.

The Division of Education administers the DJJ School System and is led by

the deputy superintendent. The Department's

commissioner serves as the school superintendent

The division's

and the DJJ board functions as the board of education.

mission is to provide

a comprehensive educational program

An online program, Georgia Preparatory Academy Online, is available for students

that will facilitate the

to complete their high school diploma if

successful integration

they meet enrollment criteria.

of each student into the community and
workplace.

In addition to GPA, Pathway to Success (GED) is the High School Equivalency (HSE) program.

This program prepares students for the Official GED Ready exam and the Official GED test. Students who have earned a high school diploma or a GED enroll in the Connections Graduate Program (CGP), which prepares youth to re-enter communities, work skills development, and post-secondary options, including college and technical schools.

Programs Enrollment

Special Education Enrollment

Georgia Preparatory Academy (GPA) is the middle and high school within the school system. There are 29 GPA campuses across Georgia located in RYDCs, YDCs, and ETCs.

Total Diplomas

44

High School

Diplomas

Pathway to Success = 303 Connections Graduate Program = 137 Georgia Preparatory Academy = 3,795
Programs Multiple Enrollment = 4,235

Special Education = 1,191 General Education = 3,044

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DIVISION OF EDUCATION
2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Expansion of the Career, Technical, Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, which includes career readiness options for ETCs, career-related continuing education courses for RYDCs, and the expansion of the C-Tech fiber and copper wiring program, which is a training certification program that prepares students to work in the IT and technology field.
Implementation of a Parent Advisory Council to support parent engagement initiatives. The council consists of parents who have children in DJJ and stakeholders from across the state. Three meetings were held during the 2021-2022 school year. Members were able to provide input on the DJJ Parent Engagement policy and provide suggestions and requests to improve school-based processes and procedures.
Students earned 14 Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) from technical colleges in Georgia in Shampoo Tech, Prep Cook, Microsoft Office Specialist, and Construction.

ETC = 87 YDC = 418 RYDC = 2,986 GPA Online = 5

ETC = 98 YDC = 475 RYDC = 3,657 GPA Online = 5

Single Enrollment = 3,496

Multiple Enrollment = 4,235

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OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDS
T he Office of Professional Development and Standards (OPDS) manages the Office of Professional Development, Office of Compliance, Office of Victim and Volunteer Services, and the Emergency Management Unit.

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
The Office of Compliance manages the Department's internal and external quality control processes, including policy, procedure, and compliance audits.
FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The office assisted nine secure facilities with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) audits. The federally mandated policy provides staff guidelines to reduce the risk of sexual abuse within DJJ facilities, programs, and offices. DJJ has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of sexual abuse and harassment. In FY2022, all nine facilities passed their audits.

ACA ACCREDITATION
The American Correctional Association (ACA) is a membership organization representing correctional professionals in the U.S., Canada, and abroad. DJJ's efforts to attain ACA accreditation signifies a critical step to achieve long-term departmental goals by having agency policies aligned with nationally recommended standards.
Utilizing the ACA process demonstrates that DJJ is open to future innovations that can lead to more historical changes in Georgia's juvenile justice system. Obtaining ACA accreditation can improve DJJ policies and procedures that help safeguard the life, health, and safety of DJJ staff and youth in the agency's care and custody. ACA accreditation also promotes the training and treatment of juvenile offenders and the professional development of DJJ correctional staff.

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OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDS

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Professional Development (OPD) provides training programs supporting the Department's mission to enhance staff and partners' safety, security, and skills. The OPD is responsible for training nearly all the agency's full and part-time staff, including Georgia POSTcertified Juvenile Correctional Officers (JCOs), Juvenile Probation Officers (JPOs), Postcertified Juvenile Probation Parole Specialists (JPPSs), Teachers, Medical and Mental Health Professionals, Food Service Workers, Custodial Workers, and Administrative Staff.

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

250

eLearning
The Hub, DJJ's new learning management Courses

system, was launched to staff, contractors,

and vendors. The new LMS (The HUB) is

designed to enhance the learning experience

and to improve the number and variety of

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development courses for enhanced

Classroom

professional growth. The Hub streamlines

and Blended

the registration process while tracking staff's Courses

training courses and professional development.

OFFICE OF VICTIM AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES
The Office of Victim and Volunteer Services is committed to providing timely and responsible notification to victims upon the release of a youth from a DJJ secure facility. Established in 2012, DJJ's victim services unit has helped streamline the agency's victim-related services and created a central location to identify, address, and respond to legal requirements to meet the needs of victims of juvenile offenders.
Under the Georgia Crime Victims' Bill of Rights, victims of crime in Georgia have a right to request to be notified when the person convicted of a crime against them:
Is released from secure confinement Has asked for secure facility passes to the community Has escaped or transferred to the Georgia Department of Corrections Has violated the electronic release and monitoring program
During FY2022, the office issued 1,655 notification letters.

230 Basic Juvenile Correctional Officer Training
(BJCOT) Officers members graduated

9 Basic Juvenile Probation Officer Training
(BJPOT) Officers graduated

53

Basic Community Services Training (BCST) Officers graduated

85


Facility staff completed Basic Training

Facility

Non-Security

138 Staff to complete DJJ Leadership Core Classes

51

Staff to complete The University of Georgia Carl Vinson Government Leadership Training

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The High Museum of Art, the largest museum for visual art in the Southeastern United States, featured artwork from DJJ youth as part of the DJJ Student Art Contest and Exhibition, an annual event designed to showcase youth's creative works and encourage them in the arts.
Artwork from the top ten contest winners was on display in the High Museum's Greene Family Learning Gallery from May 24 to June 26, 2022. In all, 19 pieces of artwork including portraits, paintings, drawings, and a poem were featured.

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OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND STANDARDS

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UNIT
The Emergency Management Unit supports the DJJ mission to ensure the safe operation of all DJJ owned and operated facilities and Community Service Offices. The Unit provides oversight of Emergency Management, Planning & Preparedness, and Fire & Life Safety consistent with federal and state regulatory standards.

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

15 Community and facility emergency planners trained in the Emergency Planners & Fire Safety course.

100 percent of Fire & Life Safety Inspections on all DJJ-owned and operated properties.

Completed the Federal Emergency Management Agency Pediatrics Emergency Management Response & Planning Certification

94 percent of Emergency Management Assessments on all DJJ-operated facilities

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296 buildings were inspected. Giving a square footage total of:
2,173,017
square feet
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OMBUDSMAN
T he Office of the Ombudsman acts as a single point of contact for family members, advocates, and other concerned citizens interested in reporting complaints or concerns on behalf of youth under the supervision of DJJ. The Ombudsman's mission fosters citizens' confidence in DJJ by promoting integrity, fairness, and accountability.

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Office of Ombudsman resolved 243 cases, which included substantiated complaints, inquiries, and referrals.

Complaints: Grievances received from youth, parents, or concerned citizens that require future investigation.
Inquiries: Questions posed by a youth, parent, guardian, or concerned citizens that may not be considered a severe issue but requires a specific answer or reference.
Referrals: A grievance, inquiry, or complaint that does not fall under the purview of the Ombudsman's authority is referred to external agencies or community resources for further action.

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How Received Email: 66 Online: 3 Phone calls: 159 In-person: 15
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DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
T he Division of Administrative Services includes the Office of Building Services and Real Estate, the Office of Engineering, the Office of Grants and Strategic Planning, the Office of Human Resources, the Project Management Office, the Office of Property Management, and the Office of Technology and Information Services.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) strives to create a robust organizational structure that supports effective leadership, governance, and the highest quality of services to improve the overall culture and performance of the agency. OHR also strives to foster cohesive working relationships to build a strong culture of qualified, mission-driven employees dedicated to carrying out the agency's priorities.
OHR operates in the best interest of both DJJ and its employees by applying industry best practices in the delivery of services, including job and compensation analysis, employee relations, recruitment and retention, performance management, and other human resource services.
HIRES AND SEPARATIONS
At the end of FY2022, DJJ employed 2,627 full and part-time employees. During the fiscal year, DJJ hired 1,015 employees and separated 1,138.
JCO HIRES AND SEPARATIONS
The retention of JCOs has long been a challenge for DJJ. During FY2022, DJJ hired 459 JCOs and separated 469. The turnover rate for the entire JCO job class was 73 percent. The JCO 1 and 2 series turnover rate was 95 percent.
OHR continues an aggressive recruitment strategy that targets ideal candidates for correctional officer positions and other areas that experience retention challenges.

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FY2022 JCO 1 AND 2 POSITION DATA

Data disclaimers: Headcounts were captured on the 1st of every reporting month, which includes data from the 1st to the 15th. *Separations include resignations, dismissals, retirements, deaths, and transfers.

OFFICE OF GRANTS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
The Office of Grants and Strategic Planning includes two distinct areas of expertise that assist the agency. Grants oversee the financial allocation and administration of various grant projects. Strategic Planning supports the agency by analyzing the measurable outcomes of DJJ's pursuit of its five overarching objectives.

Federal Award: $126,459

Grantor: Planned Use:

The Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Assist with creating a training program to address youth mental health engagement, a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Virtual Training Systems, and Mental Health First Aid Training, collectively named Mental Health Training Suites (MHTS).

Federal Award: $114,780

Grantor: Planned Use:

The Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Create a virtual refresher de-escalation training and debriefing training following an incident. With the adaptation of virtual de-escalation training, DJJ hopes to create a flexible and convenient e-learning training course.

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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING
The Engineering and Construction team's mission is to address the needs outlined in DJJ's strategic plan for growth and development and its challenges by meeting the maintenance and repair needs in the agency's aging facilities.

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Greenhouse installations at Muscogee YDC, Eastman YDC, and Dalton RYDC Fire alarm upgrades at Martha K. Glaze RYDC Locking control upgrades at Dekalb RYDC, Macon RYDC, Marietta RYDC, Bob Richards RYDC, Dalton RYDC, and Atlanta YDC DJJ began supervising construction of a new shelter in Gwinnett County for sexually exploited youth

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
The Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) supports software development and provides database support for DJJ.

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Upgraded the agency Incident Tracking System (OQA) upgraded the underlying technology to remove independence on using IE11 to access this application Implemented HR Request Tracking System enhancements to include interview scheduling and added an exit survey reminder process Began pilot test of new Data Loss Prevention (DLP) information security enhancement. This enhancement will: - Monitor activity across email, web browsers, applications,
printers, and USB ports - Blocks protected data like SSN, DOB, clinical, and even
credit card information from transiting across various applications - In the event data is lost, this security tool will help identify who lost it, how they lost it, and where it went In conjunction with our desktop support provider, NTT Data, OTIS implemented McAfee Firewall on all end-user computers. This improves our overall security posture by not allowing malware loaded onto an end-user computer to send information outbound to a 3rd party site. Completed the move of our Intranet systems to the Azure Cloud environment

OTIS Key Annual Metrics:

9,620

Internal work orders completed

1,858

Network forms
completed

15,400
GTA Service Requests Completed

43
JTS Enhancements
Completed


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OFFICE OF BUILDING SERVICES AND REAL ESTATE
The Office of Real Estate Management and Building Services manages 89 real estate properties leased by the agency, primarily for the Division of Community Services. The Real Estate team also serves as the Department's liaison with the State Properties Commission of Georgia to manage the Department's real estate leases, renegotiations, renewals, relocations, and landlord issues.
FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In collaboration with State Properties Commission, the Office of Building Services and Real Estate accomplished the following:
Renegotiated 14 leases Completed 72 lease renewals

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
The Project Management Office (PMO) was established to support DJJ executives, stakeholders, and customers by ensuring the achievement of valuable project benefits. A functional PMO will have visibility to projects across the agency, ensuring the agency chooses the best fit projects to support, fund, and staff.
FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In FY2022, the PMO guided six projects to completion, including: Expansion of the Axon Body-Worn Camera program Development of a new Surplus Inventory Clearance application

Implementation of GOSA WIFI for all classrooms

OFFICE OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

The Office of Property Management's mission is to establish operational procedures to account for agency assets.

FY2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Launched a cloud version of WASP, which houses Local Inventory Co-hosted virtual training with DOAS Fleet Management and Risk Management

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