GA C~QO , {Y\1,...---------------------------......., 1ct 1& 1'7 c.'"}. Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Profile of Facts 1997/98 lie, IJ APR 142003 B3f8M~ 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 I I I I BOARD OF JUVENILE JUSTICE I COMMISSIONER 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 , {\7' '' !\ ~$-i.~ (.... I' \ I\ i '. 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 OTIS 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 1 1 1 ~ I ~ ~lr~l [rl~I~ml~~~'~~~rl~~11111 32108 03467 3734 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