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Emergency and Pandemic Planning for Juvenile Facilities

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In this webinar, Emergency and Pandemic Planning for Juvenile Facilities, Simon G. Gonsoulin, Principal Researcher for the American Institutes of Research (AIR), provides an overview highlighting the key components that all emergency and pandemic plans must address.  

Michelle Staples-Horne, Medical Director for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), delivers a detailed view of the GA DJJ pandemic plan and describes the specific actions taken across the state in juvenile facilities to ensure the health and safety of youth.  

DJJ Commissioner Tyrone Oliver outlines the next steps to re-open the juvenile justice system, and facility directors share challenges and lessons learned. 

Date Created: June 4, 2020