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 Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Jurisdiction | Georgia, United States |
| Headquarters | Avondale Estates |
| Website | Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice |
The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a state agency of Georgia, United States, headquartered in Avondale Estates, near Decatur and in Greater Atlanta.[1][2] The agency operates juvenile correctional facilities.
The department was under federal oversight for 11 years after the U.S. Justice Department investigated reports of overcrowding and abuse. In 2009 the U.S. Department of Justice ended oversight of the DJJ.[3]
- ^ "Contact." Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Retrieved on August 8, 2010. "3408 Covington Highway Decatur, Georgia 30032"
- ^ "Official Zoning Map[permanent dead link]." City of Avondale Estates. Retrieved on August 8, 2010.
- ^ "GA Dept. of Juvenile Justice No Longer Watched By U.S. Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine" WSAV-TV. Retrieved on August 8, 2010.