DeKalb Regional Youth
Detention Center
[NE Region, District 3B]
(Located in DeKalb County)
Latisha Story, Director
2946 Clifton Springs Road
Decatur, GA 30034-3820
Phone:
404-244-2183
Fax: 404-244-5779
Capacity: 64 (64 Males/0 Females)
Counties
Served: DeKalb
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-20 East to the Candler Road exit and turn right.
Continue along Candler Road approximately 1 mile then light turn right onto
Panthersville Road. Continue down Panthersville Road for approximately 1
mile to the next light and turn right onto Clifton Springs Road. Stay in
the right lane (turning lane). The RYDC is located on the right.
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