Empowering Tomorrow's Heroes: The Georgia Department of Juvenile Honors 39 Graduates at Inspiring Ceremony

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is once again making waves in the field of juvenile rehabilitation as it recently welcomed 39 newly-trained Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) cadets. The graduation ceremony, highlighted in their latest press release, was held at the prestigious Georgia Public Safety Training Center, signifying a crucial step in the commitment of these officers to maintaining a secure and nurturing environment for justice-involved youth.

PRESS RELEASE

(Decatur, GA) – The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) held a graduation ceremony for 39 newly-trained Juvenile Correctional Officer (JCO) cadets on Friday, February 9, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, GA. The cadets have joined the ranks of other JCOs at DJJ secure facilities across the state.

"Our Juvenile Correctional Officers help ensure a safe and secure environment for rehabilitating justice-involved youth," said DJJ Commissioner Shawanda Reynolds-Cobb. “I am grateful for the commitment of these officers to DJJ and the young lives in our care."

Basic Juvenile Correctional Officer Training (BJCOT) is a 200-hour comprehensive program that provides basic skills training in security practices and procedures. To complete the program, a cadet must meet established standards on written examinations that evaluate cognitive knowledge and performance-oriented studies.

The graduates have been assigned to 15 DJJ secure facilities in Baldwin, Clayton, Crisp, Evans, DeKalb, Gilmer, Fulton, Laurens, Muscogee, Richmond, Rockdale, Terrell, Ware, and Wilkes counties.

Here is a list of BJCOT Class #265 graduates and their hometowns:

Nabria Allen Trenton, N.J.

Alfonso R. Allen, Jr. Acworth, Ga.

Terrell D. Bennett Jacksonville, Fla.

Justin Bly Washington

Cheyenne Bogle Snellville Ga.

William Bradley Augusta Ga.

Amber E. Brown Douglasville Ga.

Garbriel Bryant Buena Vista, Ga

Jessica Capman Dublin, Ga.

Quinton Carrington Augusta Ga

Shanna Devaughn Brooklyn N.Y.

Taryn G. Dowell Atlanta Ga.

Ramon V. Fisher Hazlehurst, Ga.

Arthenia N. Foster Muscogee Ga.

Alisa L. Green Waynesboro, Ga

Alcenda Gumbs Augusta, Ga.

Shanya Herrington Augusta Ga.

Samantha M. Hiers Clayton, Ga

Ashley Hooks Hawkinsville, Ga

DaQuan, J. Jones Twin City, Ga.

Julia Jones Columbus, Ga.

Patrick Jones Swansboro, Ga.

Seron Jones Columbus, Ga,

Brittany S. Martin Lafayette, Ga.

Nicoisha Martin Decatur, Ga.

Christopher Myrick Saint Petersburg, Fla.

Xariah I. Office Ashburn, Ga.

Damatrexis Owens Cordele, Ga.

D'Erica M. Parker Cordele, Ga.

Kylee F. Raymond Statesboro, Ga.

Leland V. Sturgill Chatsworth, Ga.

Jalexis Taylor Sandersville, Ga

Ricky Taylor Sandersville, Ga.

Ronnie Tolbert, Jr. Warrenton, Ga.

Ollie Travis Atlanta, Ga.

Tyishiera Walden Sandersville, Ga.

Frakila WallaceFort Gaines, Ga.

Jessica Welch Eatonton, Ga.

Latonje D. Williams Dublin, Ga.