Girl Scouts at DJJ

GIRL SCOUTS AT DJJ

The Metro Regional Youth Detention Center is the pilot site for Girl Scouts at the Department of Juvenile Justice. In 2014, the first session was held with DJJ staff trained as facilitators in the Girl Scouts' curriculum.

THE GIRL SCOUTS MISSION

Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence, and character. Each member of the Girl Scouts makes the world a better place.

PROJECTED OUTCOMES OF GIRL SCOUTS

In Girl Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. This discovery is made through many enriching experiences, such as skill-building and community service.

Via clinics, empowerment exercises, and cultural exchanges, girls grow courageous and strong. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential and relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect. By developing values to guide their actions, Girl Scouts provide the foundation for sound decision-making. Girl Scouts help to improve society by showcasing individual girls' abilities, leadership skills, and cooperation with others.

Helping Girl Scouts Expand

Troop Leaders: Ornessa Jones-Collins

Email: [email protected]

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves the state`s justice-involved youth up to age 21. Each day, at 25 secure facilities and 78 community services offices throughout the state, more than 2,700 DJJ employees work diligently to effect justice as well as redirect and shape the young lives in the agency`s care so they can take responsibility for their delinquent conduct as well as become contributing members of society. At the same time, DJJ seeks to protect the victims of crimes so that they can rebuild their lives.