As the Georgia prison system begins to enact re-entry measures touted and signed by Gov. Nathan Deal, the juvenile system is seeking to provide early intervention toward gainful employment and away from crime. Commissioner Avery D. Niles announced last week that the Department of Juvenile Justice is introducing a plan to open seven guidance centers for youth at long-term detention centers throughout Georgia.
Centers to help kids stay out of jail
Youth to receive career counseling, job skills before released from prison