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Ohio Department of Youth Services
Public Safety
Columbus, Ohio 4,205 followers
A Safer Ohio: One Youth, One Family, One Community at a Time
About us
The Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10 to 21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio’s 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. Each of the three DYS facilities also operates a year-round school that offers general curriculum as well as vocation opportunities. DYS touches the lives of thousands of youth in Ohio. Beyond youth in DYS facilities and those on parole, DYS funds and supports over 664 direct service programs throughout the state offering more than 88,000 youth (based on annual program admissions) opportunities and services to encourage positive change. These range from prevention and diversion programs to residential treatment and community treatment in areas such as mental health, sex offending and substance abuse. The mission of the Ohio Department of Youth Services is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. The vision of DYS is a safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
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http://www.dys.ohio.gov
External link for Ohio Department of Youth Services
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Columbus, Ohio
- Type
- Government Agency
Locations
Employees at Ohio Department of Youth Services
Updates
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We want to take a moment to recognize this week as National Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week! We thank and appreciate all of our staff within our divisions that dedicate themselves to this selfless work. Your service to our youth further embodies our overall mission, that as you closely work with our youth in their journey, we further empower families and communities. Your efforts to assist them and provide them with critical resources helps ensure a future of safety for our youth and communities.
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🙌 Let’s give it up for our June #EmployeesoftheMonth! 🙌 Your service and dedication to our youth does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU for your commitment and hard work here at DYS – CONGRATULATIONS! 🥳 #EmployeeAppreciation
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☀️☀️ Today is the opening day of the Ohio State Fair! Director Ast was excited to meet with and attend the first day alongside Governor Mike DeWine while they emphasized the importance of youth and families across the state. This theme will be highlighted with fun activities and events throughout the duration of the fair.
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