MARTHA K. GLAZE REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Hampton, GA with about 12 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located in Hampton, Georgia, is a secure state-operated facility managed by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). As a detention center, its primary function is to provide temporary, secure housing for juveniles who are awaiting adjudication, placement, or transfer. The facility operates under a philosophy of public safety and rehabilitation, ensuring that youth are held in a controlled environment while their legal cases are processed through the juvenile court system.

Beyond its custodial role, the center emphasizes the developmental needs of the youth in its care by providing essential services such as educational programming, mental health counseling, and medical oversight. Operating in accordance with the state’s juvenile justice mandates, the facility aims to maintain a secure environment while preparing residents for successful reentry into their communities or transition to long-term residential treatment programs. The center serves as a critical component of Georgia’s effort to manage juvenile delinquency through a balance of security, accountability, and rehabilitative support.

For more information, contact Martha K. Glaze Regional Youth Detention Center at (770) 603-4664 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.