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News and photos from the latest G.P.A. graduation [more]
On Monday, March 30, 2015, Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 91 into law, thereby creating a new code section, O.C.G.A. § 20-2-281.1, this law has become effective. This law removes the requirement of a graduation assessment needed to obtain a high school diploma in Georgia. It provides any student who did not receive a diploma due to not passing the Georgia High School Graduation Test, Georgia High School Writing Test, or any previous graduation assessment, the option to petition a school system to receive their diploma as long as the student meets all other requirements for a high school diploma. In accordance with this law, the Department of Juvenile Justice – Georgia Preparatory Academy has created a petition which can be completed if a student did not receive a high school diploma due to these circumstances. Directions for submitting the petition are included on the form. Once a form is submitted, the student’s record will be reviewed and a determination will be made regarding the diploma. [more]
The Implementation of Facility- Wide PBIS statewide is helping to change the culture in DJJ facilities to a more positive environment where youth and staff are reinforced for displaying the expected behaviors posted in the facility’s local operating procedures that are established within the PBIS Framework.[more]
The Volunteer Services Program is responsible for the recruitment and screening of prospective volunteers, as well as their orientation and training.[more]
Commissioner Avery D. Niles is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative exercise program designed to introduce running to disadvantaged youth. The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice and Atlanta Track Club have created a “Beat the Streets” Program at the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center [more]
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) mandates a ZERO TOLERANCE toward all forms of sexual abuse and harassment. Through PREA, the Prison Rape Elimination Act, guidelines are provided for staff to reduce the risk of sexual abuse within DJJ facilities/programs/offices (owned, operated or contracted).[more]
The Department of Juvenile Justice has created a one-stop shop for career and employment opportunities at DJJ with the Careers at DJJ website.[more]
Gang activity is a growing problem at the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Through education, we can help de-scale Georgia's gang violence problem.[more]
Through its inception, the department has identified victim services as a key to building safe communities in Georgia; by providing a balance between victim rights, public safety and juvenile rehabilitation. The Office of Victim Services is responsible for affording victims of crime access to rights and services provided by Georgia law and departmental policies. [more]
The Atlanta Youth Development Center in Fulton County became the latest juvenile detention facility in the country to participate and unveil a mural as part of the nationwide arts program called the “Emanuel Project”. [more]
The Department of Juvenile Justice and the University of Phoenix are dedicated to building the future of how people learn and by nuturing employees to reach their fullest potential.[more]
The purpose of the Department of Juvenile Justice Wellness Program is to develop wellness programming for the health benefit of DJJ youth in order to reduce obesity, improve nutrition, and increase physical activity. [more]
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