Georgia Department of Juvenile JusticeA broad range of topics were covered during the opportunities for staff to learn about issues that areworkshop sessions. Luis Castro, a motivational speak- relevant and impactful in our field. There was ampleer for The John Maxwell Team and former Opera- opportunity to network with others from around thetions Director for Emanuel YDC, gave a presentation state. The accommodations and overall environmenton how to use emotional intelligence to grow as a and tone of the PDC were the best.”leader. DJJ Training Program Manager Tania Appling Attendees enjoyed getting to know fellow employ-facilitated group discussions and activities in her ees, from throughout the state as well as gettingworkshop “Leading in the Age of the Millennial.” to know the leadership from Central Office. “ThisAdditionally, Sanya Hope and Gaye Smith of Georgia is my first PDC and I have to tell everyone that wasFamily Connection introduced participants to the involved that they did a great job. I was pleased withParent Café process in order to strengthen family how our upper management team interacted withengagement in case management. Increasing fam- the staff. We are able to tell the difference in moraleily engagement is a key DJJ goal. Other workshops with this team that is leading our Community Ser-topics included team-building, community collabo- vices Division,” said one participant. Martin-Fennerration, employee wellness and trauma response. closed the three-day course with an empowering“The Community Services PDC was an awesome speech encouraging employees to use the leader-event,” said one attendee. “There were plenty of ship skills they gained to better work together to positive impact the youth served by DJJ. 51 • Summer 2017
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a multi-faceted agency that serves the needs of this state`s youngoffenders up to the age of 21. The Department employs more than 4,300 men and women at 26 secure facilities and97 community services offices throughout the state to effect justice and redirect the young lives in the agency`s care.Including those who are placed on probation, thousands of youth are diverted each year to evidence-basedcommunity programs, sentenced to short-term incarceration or committed to the Department`s long-term custodyby juvenile courts. It is the duty of DJJ’s professional corrections staff to preserve public safety and safeguard thecitizens of Georgia, as well as protect the victims of crimes so that they can rebuild their lives.At the same time, DJJ holds juvenile offenders accountable for their delinquent conduct so that they can takeresponsibility for their actions through probation, supervision and secure detention. The youth are provided withmedical and psychological treatment, as well as specialized education and programs designed to equip them with thesocial, intellectual and emotional tools needed to achieve their successful reentry and reintegration into community,workplace and neighborhood settings as more productive and law-abiding citizens. Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice 3408 Covington Highway Decatur, Georgia 30032 404-508-6500 [email protected] www.djj.state.ga.us GeorgiaDJJ GeorgiaDJJ @GeorgiaDJJ OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS DJJ DIGEST STAFF Scott Mall - Supervising Editor, Writer and Photographer Jim Shuler - Staff Writer and Photographer Matt Montgomery - Staff Writer and Photographer Janssen Robinson - Chief Photographer and Graphic Designer Mary Catherine Heard - Staff Writer, Graphic Designer and Photographer Commissioner Avery D. Niles - Publisher Assistant Commissioner Keith Horton - Chief Editorial Advisor “One Team. One Mission.”
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