Department of Juvenile Justice

Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb was appointed Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) on May 3, 2023 by Governor Brian P. Kemp.

The assigned Service of Process Designees for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice can be found on the Office of Legal Services page at https://djj.georgia.gov/office-legal-services.

Learn why Tyler Jenkins, an employee at our Macon Youth Detention Center in central Georgia finds joy and fulfillment in his day-to-day work as a Behavioral Health Specialist. Join the DJJ team today to help make a difference in the lives of our youth!

The F.R.E.S.H. Start Youth Initiative is a DJJ program that works with the business community to provide current and former justice-involved youth career opportunities.

Room, Board and Watchful Oversight (RBWO) involves the delivery of lodging, food, and attentive and responsible care to children in the juvenile justice system. Learn more and become a Residential and Community Provider!

RBWO Information & Application

WRAP Information & Application

DJJ's Transforming U Initiative strives to improve employees' overall health and well-being in all aspects of their lives.