ELBERT SHAW REGIONAL YOUTH DETENTION CENTER

Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Department of Juvenile Justice school district, located in Dalton, GA with about 2 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 11th 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 Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC), located in Dalton, Georgia, is a secure facility operated by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). It serves as a short-term residential center designed to provide temporary confinement for youth who are awaiting court proceedings or transfer to long-term placement. The facility focuses on maintaining safety and security while ensuring the constitutional rights and basic needs of the detained youth are met during their stay.

Beyond its custodial responsibilities, the center integrates educational and rehabilitative programming to support the development of its residents. The facility provides an accredited year-round educational program, mental health services, and various behavioral interventions aimed at addressing the underlying issues that led to the youths' placement. By balancing security with structured support services, the Elbert Shaw RYDC functions as a critical component of the state’s juvenile justice system, intended to mitigate risk while providing a controlled environment for court-involved young people in the Northwest Georgia region.

For more information, contact Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center at (706) 272-2309 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.