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Facts and Figures FY96
2003
Dr. Eugene P. Walker, Commissioner Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, Chief Deputy Commissioner
Bob Riols, Deputy Commissioner of Programs Gail Love, Deputy Commissioner of Business Services
Zell Miller, Governor

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES (DCYS)
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR AND IS OFFICIALLY KNOWN AS THE BOARD OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES.
THERE ARE FIFTEEN BOARD MEMBERS.
Dr. Sherman Day, Chair Mayor Emma Gresham, Vice Chair Dr. Eleanor Main, Secretary
Steve Adams R. Violet "Vi" Bennett Susan W. Bisson Sheriff John C. Bittick Vera E. Brooks Susan F. Dunwody James R. Locklin Sheriff Logan Marshall Theresa "Terry" J. Nelson Betty Orange Carolyn Vason Colonel John Wiggins
GOVERNOR
BOARD OF CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
COMMISSIONER

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES (DCYS)
T he Department of Children and Youth Services provides supervision, detention and a wide range of treatment and educational services for youth referred to the Department by the juvenile courts, and provides assistance for delinquency prevention services for at risk youth through collaborative efforts with other public, private and community entities. DCYS' 2,400 state employees manage more than 75 different programs in various locations statewide and annually serve more than over 51,800 youth, committed and non-committed.
COMMISSIONER DR. EUGENE P. WALKER
The Commissioner provides leadership to the Department through the Offices of the Chief Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner of Programs, and the Deputy Commissioner of Business Services. There are seventeen (17) members of the Agency's Executive Team The key areas of support to the Executive Section are:
Office of the Commissioner Office of Law Enforcement Office of Public Information
Office of the Chief Deputy Commissioner Office of Prevention, Program Development & Evaluation Office of Health Services Office of Planning and Research Office of Legal Services Office of Legislation and Intergovernmental Affairs
Office of Programs Campus Operations Detention Services Community Programs Policy Unit
Office of Business Services Office of Human Resources

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DR.THOMASl.COlEMAN Manages the day-to-day activities of the agency in support of the Commissioner Provides oversight and supervision to the agency's Offices of Programs and Business
Services Provides oversight and supervision to the support offices and units of the agency
Office of Legal Services Office of Legislation and Intergovernmental Affairs Office of Prevention, Program Development & Evaluation Office of Planning and Research Office of Health Services
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PROGRAMS
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PROGRAMS BOB RIOlS Provides day-to-day management and supervision to the three major divisions of the
agency Division of Campus Operations Division of Detention Services Division of Community Services Provides supervision to the Policy Unit of the agency
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF BUSINESS SERVICES
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF BUSINESS SERVICES GAil lOVE Provides day-to-day management and supervision to:
Office of Human Resources Office of Financial Services Office of Budget Services Office of Facilities Services Office of Audit Services Office of Management Information Provides the Commissioner with daily budgetary and financial information

Commissioner

Executive Assistant and
Public Information Officer
Office of Law Enforcement

Confidential Secretary

Commissioner

Deputy Commissioner of Programs
~ Policy Unit ~ Detention Services Division ~ Campus Operations Division ~ Community Programs Division
Legal Services
Planning and Research

Deputy Commissioner of Business Services
Human Resources - - - - - - - 4 Financial Services - - - - - - - - - - l Budget Services - - - - - - - - 1 Audit Services - - - - - - - - - - l Facilities Services - - - - - - - - - l Management Information Services -
Legislation & Intergovernmental
Affairs

Prevention, Program
Development & Evaluation

- Health Services - Education - Prevention - Quality Assurance

DIVISION OF CAMPUS OPERATIONS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CAMPUSES (yDC), YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES (YDF)
DIVISION DIRECTOR DR. WILLIAM "CHIP" WHEELER

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
DIVISION DIRECTOR GWEN SKINNER
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Managed through eight (8) districts

Provides secure long-term facilities for juvenile offenders

On a daily basis serves almost 14,000 youth statewide

Provides short-term programs for youth sentenced under SB440
Provides programs at Augusta YDC and Bill E. Ireland YDC for Eastman referrals prior to transfer to Eastman YDF

Staff serve as the primary case managers to youth receiving services from the department when youth are serviced in the community or in institutions.
The average daily caseload of a Court Service Worker is approximately 68 cases

Serves a population of more than 1,600 youth daily
Span of management includes: 5 YDCs and 2 YDFs (managed by the Department of Corrections) across the state; the Macon YDC serves females, and the other institutions serve males: Lorenzo Benn, Bill E. Ireland, Augusta and Irwin (yDCs), Eastman and Davisboro (YDFs)
Serves youth who are admitted from the RYDCs who stay until their time is served or, if they are Superior Court commitments, they are transferred to the Department of Corrections at age 17
Provides a full range of academic programs such as remedial, middle school, and high school classes. Provided also are: GED preparation, vocational training, alcohol and drug abuse treatment, sex offender treatment, religious services, group and individual counseling, treatment teams, and work programs

Assessment and classification of each youth committed to DCYS takes place within the Division of Community Programs
In most counties staff provide intake and probation services, counseling and case management
In all counties staff provide supervision and aftercare services to youth committed to DCYS
Transitions youth into and out of the state operated RYDCs and YDCs Types of community based programs/services:
Intake Supervision of informally adjusted, probated, and committed youths
Transitional Aftercare Groups

Intensive Supervision Programs

Community Schools

Group Homes

Multi-Service Centers

Specialized Residential Services

Contract and Attention Homes

DIVISION OF DETENTION SERVICES REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTERS
(RYDCs)
DIVISION DIRECTOR NATHAN DAVIS, Jr.

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Provides short term detention for the agency There are 20 Detention Centers (RYDCs) across the state The average daily number of youth in detention facilities is 1,150 to 1,250 The total capacity of DCYS detention facilities statewide is 669 The total number of youth above capacity ranges from 75% to over 100% reflecting
serious overcrowding (at times resulting in 3 and 4 youth per room) Youth enter the detention centers for different reasons:
sent there awaiting trial sent there awaiting alternate placement sent there awaiting assessment/classification sent there awaiting placement at the YDC sent there for violation of probation, technical violations, etc. Services provided to RYDC youth: educational classes evaluation for special education needs health services recreational classes physical evaluation counseling The ages of the youth range from 10-1 7 years The facilities have a male and female section On any given day there can be as many as 990 males and 180 females.

OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR RONALD H. CARTER
The mission of the Office of Law Enforcement Services is to provide to the Department the law enforcement and administrative services required in the administration of the institutional and community programs. Locates and apprehends escapees, runaways, and parole violators Coordinates Interstate Compact activities (extradition) Performs background investigations on new employees, mentors, contract home
providers, interns, and volunteers Supervises Department's two-way radio .communication services Provides on-going security and safety consultation to DCYS programs Conducts security audits of programs and facilities Provides secure transportation of DCYS youth Conducts internal investigations Provides emergency management services (approves facility emergency plans) Supervises POST certification of DCYS employees Conducts specialized training (chemical agent, emergency procedures, etc.) Manages the fleet of law enforcement vehicles Schedules and manages security and law enforcement training for unit

OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES OFFICER JAMES TAYLOR, ESQ.

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Ensures that the various divisions and offices receive the requisite legal counsel and representation relating to program development, implementation, and administration
Serves as in-house counsel to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and staff, researching and providing unofficial legal advice and interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, policies and, procedures
Serves as legal advisor and parliamentarian to both the school and regular Boards of the Department; serves as the liaison between the department and the Senate and House Committees that have oversight responsibilities for the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board, and conducts all public hearings for the Board
Serves as manager for the Eastman Youth Detention Facility transfer hearing process; presents referrals to the State Office of Administrative Hearings and represents the Department at the due process hearings required prior to the transfer of at-risk youth to the Department of Corrections
Represents the Department in all adverse action appeals before the State Personnel Board
Acts as liaison between the Attorney General's Office and the Department regarding state and federal lawsuits
Drafts all legislation proposed by the Department; develops and prepares memoranda and position papers on the legal ramifications of pending, proposed, and existing legislation affecting Departmental programs

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OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION
DIRECTOR IRIS SMITH
OPPDE has the responsibility for development, quality assurance monitoring and evaluation of programs throughout the Department, including education, health services, prevention, mental health, and substance abuse. OPPDE is divided into the following units:
Health Services - The Health Services Office is directed by a Medical Director who is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of health services for the Department's youth including: medical services provided in the YDCs and RYDCs; dental and mental health services; substance abuse education and treatment; ancillary health services such as x-ray and pharmacy services; infection control; coordination and monitoring of the school lunch program; and development of nutritional guidelines for DCYS youth in our institutional programs. In addition, the Medical Director develops departmental health policies and procedures and health related staff development programs and provides consultation to the Department's medical staff and other health service providers.
Education - The Education Unit is directed by the Education Services Director who is responsible for oversight of DCYS education programs. This includes: developing standards for performance; quality assurance monitoring; curriculum development; proposal writing and grant management; and provision of technical assistance, training and consultation to education staff and contract agencies.
Quality Assurance - The Quality Assurance Unit is directed by the Special Assistant to the Director who is responsible for monitoring Departmental programs for compliance with appropriate policies and standards of performance such as American Correctional Association Standards, Department of Education Public School Standards, DCYS Sanitation Standards, and Correctional Health Care Standards.
Grants and Contracts - Issues requests for proposal, provides oversight for the selection of contracts for privatized programs, and coordinates the development of grant proposals to outside agencies.
Prevention - The Prevention Unit is directed by a Coordinator who provides oversight for prevention programs funded by the Department.
GAPP Family Enrichment Center - The GAPP Center is a grant funded treatment program for pregnant or parenting addicted mothers and their children located at 101 0 W. Peachtree St.

OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
DIRECTOR DR. SANDRA S. STONE
The Office of Planning and Research: Provides Annual and Strategic Planning Provides population trends and projections Conducts departmental research in support of programs and goals Provides information on juvenile justice resources, issues, statistics, trends, and historical data for Georgia to other states, national organizations, and federal agencies Coordinates activities of the DCYS Human Subjects Research Review Board Coordinates DCYS college/university partnership program

OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
(LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE)
DIRECTOR, LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS YVONNE MCBRIDE

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Serves as the Special Assistant and Special Project Manager between the Department, the Legislature, and other state and federal agencies.

Coordinates Departmental activities in drafting bills affecting the agency

Reviews and analyzes all proposed legislation submitted to the Legislature

Serves as liaison between the various legislative committees and the Department

Represents the Department to community, state, and local organizations in regard to legislative issues that affect the Department

Identifies and researches issues requiring Board actions; develops work plans and facilitates the work of the Legislative and Budget Committees of the Board.

Serves as Project Manager of special assignments and supports the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner(s) at public forums, speaking engagements, and public hearings

OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION JACI MAYS VICKERS
Provides day-to-day management of the Office of Public Information
Responds to the media and the public about general and specific operations of the department
Acts as official spokesperson for the department with the media Develops and disseminates informational and educational materials on departmental
operations and activities
Manages special projects on behalf of the Commissioner

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
MISSION STATEMENT
- he mission of the Department of Children and Youth Services is to protect the youth of Georgia and
the public by providing programs to prevent juvenile crime, providing safe and secure detention and incarceration and effective community supervision based on risks and needs of the youth, and in all cases providing effective programs, including education, that lead youth to law abiding behavior.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
EXPAND DCYS SYSTEM CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY Increase the number of secure beds. * Increase staffing for facilities and community programs. *
EXPAND AND IMPROVE THE RANGE OF PROGRAMS OPERATED BY DCYS Decrease caseloads and increase services in Community Programs.* Develop intermediate sanction programs.
IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FOR DCYS YOUTH Increase the number of teachers in the RYDCs. Hire a clerical worker in RYDCs to assist with special education program. Bring additional resources into DCYS schools through collaboration with local school
systems and other public/private agencies. Improve the evaluation and assessment of DCYS youth through the continued devel-
opment of the employment development plan process.
EXPAND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR DCYS STAFF Increase/improve training for staff, beginning with POST training for Youth
Development Workers and emergency management training for all staff in the Campus Operations, Detention Services and Community Programs Divisions.
EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE TECHNOLOGICAL CAPACITY OF DCYS Develop a "Masterplan" for technological development for DCYS.
EXPAND DCYS ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA OF PREVENTION Increase collaborative efforts between DCYS and other public and private agencies in
providing delinquency prevention services at the community level.
EXPAND AND ENHANCE PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTIVITIES OF DCYS Inform and educate the public and the state's key decision makers about the
Department's mission, strategic directions, accomplishments and challenges through the development and distribution of informative materials. Develop relationships with media representatives such that they will provide accurate coverage of departmental activities.
Note: * indicates reallocation/funding priorities.

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES
PREFERRED VISION
Role and Responsibilities are: To provide public protection. To provide delinquency prevention services to at-risk youth through supportive leader-
ship and collaboration with others (public and private). To provide intervention and diversion services to youth and their families. To provide leadership for collaboration to establish mandated standards for statewide
intake and probation. To assist the Juvenile Courts in providing services in their local communities. To provide a range of appropriate services in secure and non-secure settings --
education, mental health, substance abuse, etc. To coordinate and collaborate with the public and private sectors of the community to
provide services to youth, such as private business, mental health, education (DTAE, DOE), Job Corps, etc. To design programs to correct negative behavior of juvenile offenders. To educate the public and stakeholders about the Department and solicit their support on behalf of the Department's mission and goals.
Staff Will Be: Well-educated, well-compensated, motivated and sufficient in number to manage the
work and carry out the functions of the Department. Well trained in the appropriate skills, i.e., rehabilitation, human services, security, law
enforcement, conflict resolution, clinical and technical competence, and administration. Advocates for achieving the Department's mission and goals. Positive role models for the youth we serve.
The Organization Will Have: A holistic approach to treatment services in partnership with law enforcement, the
Department of Corrections and other agencies as appropriate. Decentralization of programmatic and budgetary decisions where appropriate.

The Department's Mode of Operation Will Be: Based on a vision, mission and beliefs developed with input from all levels. Participatory management and decentralization where appropriate. Increased and improved collaborations with public/private organizations. Effective working relationships with the legislature and the judiciary. Increased use of state-of-the-art technology, including the ability to access real-time
data. More efficient management of day-to-day operations. Greater emphasis on outcome-based performance. Identification and reduction of disparities and inequalities for juvenile offenders in the
system (through collaborative efforts with appropriate agencies). Assured comprehensive assessment of youth's needs. Improved research, planning, evaluation and development of services and programs. Greater privatization where appropriate. Improved and expanded community-based family-centered programs and services.
DCYS Facilities Will: Be modern, clean and state-of-the-art and meet all appropriate standards. Be sufficient in number and size, with adequate staff and space, and with quality pro-
grams and services. Be an appropriate mix of secure/non-secure programs to address the needs of youth
in our care. Have comprehensive and multi-disciplinary diagnostic services. Be geographically distributed so that youth can be served in close proximity to their
county of residence.

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Department of Children and Youth Services
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Atlanta, Georgia 30303 404/657 -2410 main number 404/657-2473 fax number 404/657-2479 fax number

Office of the Commissioner Office of Law Enforcement Office of Public Information

404/657-2400 770/528-4240 404/657-2408

Office of the Chief Deputy Commissioner Office of Prevention, Program Development and Evaluation Office of Health Services Office of Legal Services Office of Legislation and Intergovernmental Affairs Office of Planning and Research

404/657-2400 404/657-1815 404/657-1818 404/657-2415 404/657-2412 404/657-2435

Office of Programs Division of Campus Operations Division of Community Programs Division of Detention Services Policy Unit

404/657-6502 404/657-2449 404/657-2430 404/657-2429 404/657-2413

Office of Business Services Office of Human Resources

404/657-2463 404/657-2452