Organization
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Office of the Secretary
The Office of the Secretary is charged with implementing DJS's mission and vision through leadership, policy development and legislative action. This division oversees the Office of Legislation & Policy and the Office of the Chief of Staff.
Office of the Chief of Staff
The Office of the Chief of Staff oversees the Office of Research and Evaluation, Office of Communications, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Office of Fair Practices, Office of the Inspector General, and& Office of Minority Business Enterprises.
Office of Support Services
The Support Services division oversees the Department of Juvenile Services' Chief Administrative Officer, Information Technology, Office of Budget and Fiscal Services, Office of Capital Planning and Budgeting, General Service Unit Facility Maintenance and Janitorial Services, Office of General Services, Office of Human Resources, Office of Professional Training and Education, Office of Procurement, and other services that are necessary so that the agency may efficiently and effectively accomplish its goals.
Office of Community Services
The Community Services division oversees Community Services, Strategic Initiatives / Community Supervision, Youth Engagement and Safety Services (YESS), Resource Office, and Pre-Adjudication Services.
Office of Residential Services
The Residential Services division oversees the Office of Detention Facilities, Office of Residential Services, Office of Clinical Services, Office of Medical Services, and the Office of Behavioral Health. all of DJS' programs that directly manage and supervise the behavior and health of youth in DJS' care such as residential facilities, somatic health and services such as behavioral health, substance abuse and mental health.
Office of Equity and Inclusion
The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is responsible for implementation of the Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) Race Equity Framework through collaboration, strategic reforms, and agency capacity building.