Alabama Department of Youth Services - 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 Join Our Team PbS AWARD Mount Meigs Campus wins PbS National Award of the Corrections category in 2022. Award Information 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 D.Y.S. Campuses Autauga Mount Meigs Vacca Residential Contract Providers Contract Providers Community Diversion Programs Diversion Programs D.Y.S. DATA & ANALYTICS Demographics