TERRELL REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Dawson, GA with about 8 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 10th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located in Dawson, Georgia, is a secure residential facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). As a detention center, its primary function is to provide short-term, secure confinement for youth who have been charged with delinquent acts and are awaiting court proceedings or placement in a long-term treatment program. The facility is designed to maintain public safety while ensuring that detained youth are held in a secure, supervised environment that adheres to state regulatory standards.

Beyond its role in custody, the facility integrates rehabilitative and educational components into its daily operations. Youth held at the center are provided with access to academic instruction, health services, and behavioral counseling aimed at addressing the underlying issues that led to their detention. The goal of the Terrell RYDC is to manage the youth population in a structured setting while providing essential services that prioritize both the security of the facility and the personal development of the individuals in their care.

For more information, contact Terrell Regional Youth Detention Center at (404) 508-6570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.