DeKalb County Juvenile Justice Council, Inc

Mission

To support the efforts of the the DeKalb County Juvenile Court to recognize and respond to the trauma-related needs of youth and their families, and to develop sustainable pathways to empower youth toward success.

Vision

To inspire, empower and provide the foundation and tools to positively transform the lives of DeKalb County youth and families.

About Us

DeKalb County Juvenile Justice Council (DCJJC) was formed in 2016 as a 501c(3) non-profit organization to support the efforts of DeKalb County Juvenile Court’s (DCJC) programs and services.  Our partnership with DCJC helps provide financial and community support for the most in need youth and their families in the DeKalb County, GA community.

The programs are designed to address the current issues youth and families face in the home, school, and community and work to overcome those challenges while providing assistance to parents in dealing with everyday issues. DeKalb County Juvenile Justice Council, in partnership with the court,  parents, school and community will serve to help create positive change in the present and future for our young men and women and ensure they are thriving as law abiding, productive members of our community. 

This year, DCJJC has sponsored positive educational and fun activities, education and mental health case management, mentoring programs, program graduations, and assisted with technology needs of youth.  One of the largest events this year, was addressing food insecurity for youth and their families.  DCJJC provided 459 youth and their families with food, grocery gift cards, hygiene items, and snacks for after-school, and summer programs.