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View the latest photos from the Georgia Preparatory Academy graduation ceremonies at Atlanta, Eastman, Sumter, and Augusta[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]
See details about April 23, 2013 technical assistance workshop for Incentive Grant Applications. See June 21, 2013 deadline for applications for funding of summer projects. [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]
Views from the 2012 PREA Training in Forsyth, Georgia on September 13th and 14th [more]
The Volunteer Services Program is responsible for the recruitment and screening of prospective volunteers, as well as their orientation and training.[more]
Designed to recognize those at DJJ who go above and beyond the call of duty, the Employee Recognition Award Program will highlight outstanding customer service in the department.[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]
The mission of Project F.A.C.E. is to empower communities to provide a seamless process where Georgia’s at-risk youth and youthful offenders have new opportunities to receive support- services preparing them for successful transition into long-range rehabilitation as productive law-abiding citizens. [more]
Each year, nearly 1,000 children die due to choking or suffocation. Experts warn against co-sleeping. Share a room with your baby, not the bed, recliner, or sofa. While fatalities from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) have declined dramatically since the Nineties, deaths from other sleep-related causes including suffocation, entrapment, and asphyxia have increased. Don't add to the numbers: Get the facts today. [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]
