Alabama Department of Youth Services
D.Y.S. MISSION STATEMENT
To be a life-changing resource for youth involved in the justice system by providing quality educational opportunities, services, and supports to reduce reoffending, improve positive outcomes, strengthen families, and enhance community safety.
“We all may have different responsibilities at D.Y.S., but we all have the same job: creating safer communities by getting young people back on track.”
Steven Lafreniere, Executive Director
“WE ARE HIRING”
Helping Justice -Involved Youth Be Successful Through Accountability, Education, And Rehabilitation
PbS AWARD
Mount Meigs Campus wins PbS National Award of the Corrections category in 2022.
DYS DIVISIONS
Executive Office
Advocacy, Public Information, &
Quality Assurance
Administrative Services
Human Resources, Information Technology, Accounting, Purchasing, Property Management
Institutional Services
Autauga, Mount Meigs, & Vacca Campus General Information, Visitation
Community Services
Residential Contract Providers, D.Y.S. Diversion Grants Application, D.Y.S. Diversion Programs, Licensing & Standards, Federal Programs
D.Y.S. School District 210
Teacher Employment & Resources,
D.Y.S. Schools & Programs
Special Operations
Training and Staff Development, Screening and Placement, & Special Investigations
DYS Campuses
Residential Contract Providers
Community Diversion Programs