Elbert Shaw Regional Youth
Detention Center
[NW Region, District 1]
(Located in Whitfield County)
Mr.
Scott Evanietz, Director
2735 Underwood Road, NE
Dalton, GA 30721-7499
Phone:
706-272-2309
Fax: 706-272-2367
Capacity: 30 (22 Males/8 Females)
Counties
Served: Whitfield, Catoosa, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray and Pickens
Program
Description:
Provides temporary, secure care and
supervision to youths who are charged with crimes or who have been found
guilty of crimes and are awaiting disposition of their cases by a juvenile
court. Additionally, youths committed to the custody of the Department of
Juvenile Justice are frequently held in secure detention while awaiting
placement in one of DJJ's treatment programs or facilities.
Also provides education, individual guidance and
counseling, medical services, recreation, and arts and crafts. Clothing,
meals, and medical and emergency dental care are a part of each center's basic
care program.
Directions from Atlanta:
Take I-75 North toward Chattanooga. After approximately
90 miles take Exit 336 (SR 3/US Hwy 41/US Hwy 76-Dalton/Rocky Face). At the
end of the exit ramp, turn right onto the North Bypass. At the seventh traffic
light, turn left onto Underwood Road. The Elbert Shaw RYDC is on the immediate
left. |