An official website of the State of Georgia. How you know DEPARTMENT of JUVENILE JUSTICE Search Menu Welcome The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves the state's justice involved youth up to the age of 21. CONTACT US DJJ Coronavirus Response DJJ COVID Cases Data on the number of DJJ employees or youth who have a confirmed positive test for COVID-19. View More Tour of Metro RYDC by Voices for Georgia's Children DJJ Annual Report Join the Team at DJJ Upcoming Job Fairs DJJ is searching for special candidates to become part of our dedicated team of professionals. Job seekers can visit Team Georgia for more information about career opportunities in juvenile corrections. Marietta RYDC Job Fair The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will hold a Job Fair in Marietta, Georgia, on Tuesday, November 30th, from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. Eastman Job Fair The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will hold a Job Fair in Eastman, Georgia, on Thursday, December 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. Goodwill Career Center Job Fair (Riverdale) The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will participate in a Goodwill Career Center Job Fair in Riverdale, Georgia, on Wednesday, December 8th, from 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. My Life, Your Story The My Life, Your Story program highlights the transformation of DJJ youth. My Life, Your Story Commissioner Oliver Tyrone Oliver is a long-time resident of Newton County, Georgia and was appointed to the position of DJJ Commissioner by Governor Brian P. Kemp on July 25, 2019. 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Toll Free: (855) 396-2978 djjombudsman@djj.state.ga.us About the Ombudsman Mail to: 3408 Covington Highway Decatur, GA 30032 Media Inquiries The Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Office of Communications is the point of contact for media inquiries from all local, state and national news organizations. Contact the Office of Communications Latest News Press Releases NOVEMBER 10, 2021 DJJ Holds Anniversary Celebration for Valdosta Youth Center The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a first-anniversary celebration for the Southwest Key's Evening Reporting Center on Monday, November 8. The center in Valdosta, Ga., is an evidence-based program designed to provide structure and supervision to juvenile justice system-involved youth at risk of recidivating. Read more OCTOBER 26, 2021 DJJ TO HOLD JOB FAIR IN AUGUSTA Decatur, GA - The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will hold a Job Fair in Augusta, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 27, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. DJJ is currently looking to hire Juvenile Correctional Officers (JCO), Housekeepers, and Food Service Workers for the Augusta Youth Development Campus and Regional Youth Development Campus. Read more SEPTEMBER 08, 2021 DJJ GRADUATES 35 JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) hosted a graduation ceremony for 35 newly-trained Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) cadets on Friday, August 27, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Ga. The cadets have now joined the ranks of other JCOs at state-run secure facilities throughout Georgia. Read more Other DJJ News Releases Our Stories MAY 17, 2021 Arthur Ashe Courage Award Recipient Shares Story with Gainesville Youth OCTOBER 21, 2020 Decatur Girl Scouts Collect Books for DJJ Youth and Students JUNE 05, 2020 BizWhizz Program Teaches YDC Youth To Become Entrepreneurs Read More Stay Informed Join our mailing list. Subscribe DJJ Videos BJCOT #244 Basic Juvenile Correctional Officer Training (BJCOT) Class #244 Graduation held in April 2021 in Forsyth, Georgia. Winter 2020 Georgia Preparatory Academy Graduation In December, the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice held graduation ceremonies around the state for youth attending the Georgia Preparatory Academy. Marietta RYDC Recognition On December 15, 2020, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners recognized Marietta RYDC Staff for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lecrae Inspires DJJ Youth Grammy award-winning artist Lecrae shared his journey to restoration with Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) youth during a visit to the Rockdale Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) Lowndes County Evening Reporting Center The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and the Southwest Key Programs have partnered for a new rehabilitation center for at-risk youth in the Lowndes County Valdosta area. Goodwill of Georgia: Good Works Show DJJ Commissioner Tyrone Oliver is interviewed about the strong partnership with DJJ and Goodwill of North Georgia. More Videos DEPARTMENT of JUVENILE JUSTICE Facebook page for Department of Juvenile Justice Twitter page for Department of Juvenile Justice Linkedin page for Department of Juvenile Justice YouTube page for Department of Juvenile Justice Instagram page for Department of Juvenile Justice How can we help? 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