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Dr. Eugene P. Walker, Commissioner Dr. Thomas L Coleman, Chief Deputy Commissioner
Iris E. Smith, Deputy Commissioner of Programs
Gail J. Love, Deputy Commissioner of Business Services
Zell Miller, Governor

THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ)
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR AND IS
OFFICIALLY KNOWN AS THE BOARD OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.
THERE ARE FIFTEEN BOARD MEMBERS.
Dr. Sherman Day, Chair James Locklin, Vice Chair Dr. Eleanor Main, Secretary

Steve Adams R. Violet "Vi" Bennett Sheriff John C. Bittick Susan F. Dunwody Mayor Emma Gresham
Bishop Eddie L. Long

Theresa "Terry" J. Nelson Bet~ Orange William J. Shellem, Jr. Carolyn Vason Colonel John Wiggins Vacant

Judicial Advisory Committee
Honorable Martha Glaze Honorable Gregory Adams
Honorable J. Lane Bearden

Governor

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THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE (DJJ)

The Department of Juvenile Justice 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. DJJ has over 3000 employees that manage more than 75 different programs in various locations statewide and annually serve more than 35,000 youth, committed and non-committed.

COMMISSIONER DR EUGENEP. 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 Nineteen(19) 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 Relations



OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

- Office of Policy/Strategic Planning

- Office of Training

- Office of Legal Services

- Office ofLegislationlIntergovernmental Affairs

- Office of Technology and Information Services



OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PROGRAMS

- Division of Campus Operations

- Division of Detention Services

- Division of Community Programs

- Office of Prevention, Program Development & Evaluation

- Office of Health Services



OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF BUSINESS SERVICES

- Human Resource Section

- Financial Services Section

- Budget and Payroll Section

- ConstructionlEngineering Section

*Contract Services

*Audit Services

*Research Analysis

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER DR. THOMAS L. 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 ofPolicy/Strategic Planning Office of Training Office ofLegal Services Office ofLegislationlIntergovemmental Affairs Office of Technology and Information Services

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PROGRAMS

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF PROGRAMS IRIS SMITH



Provides day-to-day management and supervision to the divisions and office of the agency assigned

Division of Campus Operations Division of Detention Services Division of Community Programs Office ofPrevention, Program Development & Evaluation Office of Health Services

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF BUSINESS SERVICES

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF BUSINESS SERVICES GAIL LOVE



Provides day-to-day management and supervision to:

Human Resource Section Financial Services Section Budget and Payroll Section ConstructionlEngineering Section *Contract Services *Audit Services *Research Analysis



Provides the Commissioner with daily budgetary and financial information

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

Provides secure long-term facilities for juvenile offenders



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 YDC for Special Management Unit (SMU) or Intensive Therapeutic Program (ITP)



Serves a population of approximately 2200 youth daily



Span ofmanagement includes: (8) YDCs across the state; the Macon YDC and Pelham YDC serves females

and the other institutions serve males: Lorenzo Benn, Bill E. Ireland, Augusta, Irwin, Eastman and

Wrightsville



Serves youth who are admitted from the RYDCs who stay until their time is served or, ifthey are Superior

Court commitments, they are transferred to the Department of Corrections ages 9-17



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.

DIVISION OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

DIVISION DIRECTOR GWENDOLYN B. SKINNER

Managed through two (2) regions, East and West; and six (6) districts

On a daily basis serves over 22,000 youth statewide

Span of management includes: 6 District Offices, 85 Court Service Offices, 3 Multi-Service Centers, 13 illtensive Supervision Programs, 4 State Operated Group Homes, Contract Management for I Group Home, 7 Wilderness Programs and all purchased residential and non-residential treatment services

Staff serve as the case manager for youth receiving services from the Department whether youth are in the community or in institutions

The average daily case10ad of a Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist (JPPS) is approximately 81 cases

The Division of Community Programs is responsible for the assessment and classification of all committed youth

ill most counties staff provide supervision, case management, placement and aftercare services to youth committed to the Department

Staff are responsible for the transition of youth into and out of state operated RYDCs, YDCs, group homes and wilderness programs and private sector residential treatment programs

SERVICES

PROGRAMS:

Intake

Intensive Supervision

Informal Adjustment

Multi-Service Center

Probation Supervision

Community Schools

Case Management

Transitional Aftercare

Electronic Monitoring

Attention/Contract Homes

Alcohol and Drug Testing

DJJ Group Homes

Assessment and Classification

Wilderness Programs

Placement

Purchased Services

Aftercare Supervision

DIVISION OF DETENTION SERVICES REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTERS
(RYDCs)

DIVISION DIRECTOR NATHAN DAVIS, JR..



Provides short term detention for the agency



There are 21 Detention Centers (RYDCs) across the state



The average daily number of youth in detention facilities is 1,150 to 1,250



The total capacity ofDJJ Detention facilities statewide is 770



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 programs - evaluation for special education needs - health services - recreational activities - physical education - counseling



The ages of the youth range from 10-17 years



The facilities have a male and female units



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 Departments two-way radio communication services



Provides on-going security and safety consultation to DJJ programs



Assists OPPDE in conducting security audits of programs and facilities



Provides secure transportation ofDJJ youth via an 8 hub-transportation network



Conducts internal investigations



Provides emergency management services (approves facility emergency plans)



Serves as liaison between DJJ and various law enforcement agencies across the state.

OFFICE OF LEGAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES OFFICER JAMES TAYLOR, ESQ.



Ensures that 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 final revocation hearing process; presents referrals to the Office of State

Administrative Hearings and represents the Department at the due process hearings required prior to the

revocation of a committed youths committing placement



Represents the Department in all adverse action appeals before the office of State Administrative Hearings



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 STEVE HERNDON

OPPDE has the responsibility for development, quality assurance monitoring and evaluation of programs througho~t 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 coordinati~n and

monitoring of the school lunch program; and development of nutritional guidelines for DJJ youth In our

institutional programs, in addition the Medical Director develops departmental health policies and pr~cedures

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 ofDJJ 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. standar~s

of performance such as American Correctional Association Standards Department of Education Public

School Standards DJJ 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 - Prevention activities are 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 1010 W. Peachtree St.

OFFICE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
(LEGISLATIVE SERVICES OFFICE)

DIRECTOR, LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS YVONNE MCBRIDE

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

DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER JACI MAYS VICKERS



Provides day-to-day management of the Office of Public Information



Responds to the media and the public regarding 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



Coordinates agency's response to all open record request



Provides assistance to staff for special events; media tours, dedications, ribbon cuttings,

and ground-breaking



Provides technical assistance in the development of agency related brochures, publications, newsletters,

speeches, slide/video presentations and other material



Manages the Agency's web page

OFFICE OF TRAINING

DIRECTOR MARY ESPOSITO

The mission of the Office of Training is to deliver a comprehensive program focusing on skill development and enhancement, which involves varied methods of instruction, resource availability, and documentation for all levels of staff. The ultimate goal is staff effectiveness in supporting, working toward and realizing the Department's mission and goals.



Provide Comprehensive Training to all Agency Staff through the training structure of:

the headquarters training staff the academy training staff two regional training supervisors eight field-based training areas and coordinators



Training Opportunities:

80 hour pre-service program for field staff 16 hour central office orientation training program 160 hour POST mandated Juvenile Correction Officer (JCO) Basic Training 40 hour Basic Level I for non-security staff 40 hour Basic Level II for non-security staff 40 hour Basic Level III for non-security staff

DIRECTOR RICHARD MILLIONES

OFFICE OF POLICY

Manages the development, review and promulgation of the Department's Policies and Procedures Manuals for:



Administration



Community Programs



Youth Detention Centers



Youth Development Campuses

Coordinates the Department's Annual Strategic Planning Process

OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
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DIRECTOR VACANT

Provide technological support, service and assistance to the Department of Juvenile Justice Staff and Field Offices:



Develop and implement technology and data based programs to the Department



Procure and install the appropriate technological hardware, software and peripheral support materials to

support agency's technology mission.



Provide network administration and technical assistance throughout the system



Conduct appropriate training, planning and program review tt ensure the DJJ's technology efforts are

efficient and effective



Maintain agency's data, equipment, software and technology files



Develop and implement Agency's statewide information network, ie.

E-mail, Internet, and Data Exchange Activities

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
MISSION STATEMENT
he mission of the Department of Juvenile Justice 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 DJJ SYSTEM CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY



Increase the number of secure beds



Reduce client-staff ratios in facilities and community programs



Increase support services consistent with the growth and expansion of

the Department



Develop intermediate sanction programs



Expand Multi-Service Center Concept



Increase programming for the female population



Develop/expand mental health services for DJJ youth

IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FOR DJJ YOUTH



Hire permanent full-time clerical workers in RYDCs to assist with the special

education program



Improve assessment and treatment planning through the Comprehensive Treatment Planning Process



Bring additional resources into DJJ schools through collaboration with local school systems and other

public/private agencies



Enhance the Character Education Development Curriculum in the DJJ school programs



Add additional education staff in the RYDCs in order to meet the education standards of Department

ofEducation

EXPAND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR DJJ STAFF



Begin initial POST training for Juvenile Correctional Staff as ofJuly 1997.



Implement revised basic training for Non-Peace Officer positions



Provide a comprehensive orientation program for new employees



Provide in-service, specialized and advanced training for DJJ staff

EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE TECHNOLOGICAL CAPACITY OF DJJ



Develop a statewide integrated juvenile justice system utilizing the Business Area Analysis (BAA) which will

support the Department and be integrated with other statewide systems supporting Georgia's children at risk.

Utilizing this process, review the DFACS FACETS and court systems, and identify process components and

data resources that could be shared with DJJ.



Implement short and long-term goals described in the DJJ Technology Plan as resources allow



Increase level of technical support for DJJ staff



Increase technological training for all DJJ staff



Increase funding for maintenance of existing equipment



Upgrade hardware and software as needed throughout the department

EXPAND DJJ ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA OF PREVENTION



Increase collaborative efforts between DJJ and other public and private agencies in providing delinquency

prevention services at the community level



Develop a Multi-Year Departmental Prevention Plan



Increase the awareness and commitment of the DJJ Board Members and local Advisory Board Members of

delinquency prevention programs, strategies and needs



Continue on-going prevention activities to include: award and administration of grants to Family Connection

and Community Partnership sites; administration of prevention grants to local non-profits in identified high

risk counties; administration ofGAPP Family Enrichment Center grant.

EXPAND AND ENHANCE PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTIVITIES OF DJJ



Inform and educate the public and the state's key decision makers about the Department's mission, strategic

directions, accomplishments and challenges through the use of various informational media



Develop and continue relationships with media representatives such that they will provide accurate coverage

of departmental activities

DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
PREFERRED VISION

Role and Responsibilities are:



to provide public protection



to provide delinquency prevention services to at-risk youth through supportive leadership 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 ofjuvenile offenders



to educate the public and shareholders 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

DJJ Facilities Will:



be modem, 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 programs 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 JUVENILE JUSTICE
2 Peachtree Street 5th Floor
Atlanta, Ga 30303 (404) 657-2410 main number (404) 657-2473 fax number (404) 657-2479 fax number

Office of the Commissioner........................................................... 404/657-2401



Office of Law Enforcement........................................................................ 404/528-4240



Office of Public Information.................

770/657-2470

Office of the Chief Deputy Commissioner..................................... 404/657-2406



Office of PolicylStrategic Planning...............

404/657-2413



Office of Training....................................................................................... 404/657-6547



Office of Legal Services............................................................................ 404/657-2415



Office of Legislation and Intergovernmental Affairs..................... ........ ..... 404/657-2412



Office of Technology and Information Systems........................................ 404/657-2484

Office of Programs........................................................................ 404/657-6502



Division of Campus Operations..........................

404/657 -2449



Division of Community Programs........

404/657-2430



Division of Detention Services...............

404/657-2429



Office of Prevention, Program Development and Evaluation................... 404/657-1815



Office of Health Services..........................................................

404/657-1818

Office of Business Services.......................................................... 404/657-2463



Office of Human Resources...................................................................... 404/657-2452



Office of Financial Services...........

404/657-6500



Office of Budget & Payroll...............................

404/657 -2463



Office of Construction/Engineering........................................................... 404/657-2455