Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice

Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is one of the five departments under the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet.

⭐ Employee Spotlight: Courtey Rondeau ⭐Courtney Rondeau joined the Department of Juvenile Justice as a social service wo...
09/03/2026

⭐ Employee Spotlight: Courtey Rondeau ⭐

Courtney Rondeau joined the Department of Juvenile Justice as a social service worker in the Community Services Branch in 2017, after joining from the Department for Community Based Services. She holds a master's degree in social work from Ohio State University and was promoted to juvenile services district supervisor in 2022. While providing leadership and community-based services for juveniles, she also oversees staff, and ensures effective case management and court operations that provide accountability and positive outcomes for our youth and families.

Rondeau takes great pride in the work she does to move juveniles, our department and our commonwealth forward. That commitment has been evident, and leadership and compassion has created positive change in both the lives of our juveniles and staff.

Thank you for your continued work to change the lives of our people, Courtney! We are incredibly grateful to have you on our team! 💙

Ready to make a difference in your career? The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking Social Service Workers for our ...
08/31/2026

Ready to make a difference in your career? The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking Social Service Workers for our Eastern District Community Office in Newport. Apply by 9/6 at careers.ky.gov.

Email [email protected] for more information.

It takes one spark to transform lives! ⚡Inside our Breathitt Day Treatment facility, our students are putting on virtual...
08/31/2026

It takes one spark to transform lives! ⚡

Inside our Breathitt Day Treatment facility, our students are putting on virtual reality headsets, picking up specialized simulators, and learning the high-demand trade of welding.

Virtual welding classes allow our students to master technical skills without the safety risks, high material costs, or anxieties of a traditional metal shop. This program teaches juveniles skills that can contribute to behavioral growth, and job-training for real-world success!

We are incredibly proud to offer cutting-edge tools that empower our students to visualize a bright, successful future. 🚀🛠️

Join our team! The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking Social Service Workers for our Community Office in Louisvil...
08/28/2026

Join our team!

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking Social Service Workers for our Community Office in Louisville. Apply by 8/31 at careers.ky.gov.

Email [email protected] for more information.

Take your career to the next level! The Department of Juvenile Justice is looking for Correctional Lieutenants at our Ad...
08/27/2026

Take your career to the next level!

The Department of Juvenile Justice is looking for Correctional Lieutenants at our Adair Juvenile Detention Center. Apply by 8/30 at careers.ky.gov.

Email [email protected] for more information.

🌟Employee Spotlight: Jackie Gadd🌟Jackie began her career in public service through the Cabinet for Families and Children...
08/27/2026

🌟Employee Spotlight: Jackie Gadd🌟

Jackie began her career in public service through the Cabinet for Families and Children in 1994 working with public offenders. When DJJ was formed in 1996, she joined the department, continuing to work with public offenders in the community. She then spent 15 years in the Quality Assurance Branch before returning to community services as Juvenile Services District Supervisor. Her experience has led to working as Regional Manager for Community Services, where her leadership and advocacy support more than youth and families in the Southeast region, but staff and partners in the Department of Juvenile Justice as well.

After more than 30 years of service, Jackie remains steadfast and motivated in her work, and we are so grateful to have her on our team. Congratulations Jackie! 💙

Music to our ears! 🎶Thank you to the   for supporting our youth's everyday learning. With the Special Allocation of Targ...
08/24/2026

Music to our ears! 🎶

Thank you to the for supporting our youth's everyday learning. With the Special Allocation of Targeted Funds Award, the Breathitt Juvenile Detention Center was able to purchase keyboards and other resources to grow their music program.

The program is a vital asset to bettering our youth's creativity and confidence, and we are so glad to see their skills at work. 🎹

For more information about how KECSAC supports our youth, visit 🔗: https://www.kecsac.org/

Congratulations to Academy Class 156! 🎓Last week, we celebrated graduates from the training academy in Louisville. These...
08/21/2026

Congratulations to Academy Class 156! 🎓

Last week, we celebrated graduates from the training academy in Louisville. These Kentuckians will apply their learning in serving and protecting our Detention Centers, Youth Development Centers, Group Homes, and Day Treatment programs.

We are honored to welcome them into our DJJ family! ❤️

Juveniles at Adair Youth Development Center are learning skills that are helping them grow!🌿While also learning the impo...
08/20/2026

Juveniles at Adair Youth Development Center are learning skills that are helping them grow!🌿

While also learning the importance of composting and developing skills that help deal with food insecurity, the program also incorporates basic compositions like Math, Social Studies, Science, and English. We're proud of the Adair team for supporting this learning program and our youth! ❤️🥬

🌟Employee Spotlight: Sean Whitaker 🌟Sean Whitaker began his career as an adult protective service worker for the Departm...
08/19/2026

🌟Employee Spotlight: Sean Whitaker 🌟

Sean Whitaker began his career as an adult protective service worker for the Department for Community Based Services before transitioning to DJJ in 2012. With a degree in corrections & juvenile justice from Eastern Kentucky University, his knowledge of legal systems and public service/behavioral health have led to his work now as a social service clinician.

Whitaker was inspired to join DJJ during a tour of the Cadet Leadership Education Program, where he witnessed the life-changing impact staff have our youth. Since then, has committed himself to empowering youth to rewrite their futures and recognizing their individual worth.

He's proud to have served Fayette, Nicholas, and Bracken County youth, and are we proud of his service to our department. Thank you, Sean! 💙

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1025 Capitol Center Drive
Frankfort, KY
40601

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+15025732044

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