Guam Department of Youth Affairs

Guam Department of Youth Affairs
Depåttamenton Asunton Manhoben
AbbreviationDYA
Agency overview
FormedMarch 1978 (1978-03)
Employees68
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionUnited States
Operational structure
HeadquartersMangilao, Guam
Guam Department of Youth Affairs (Guam)
Agency executives
  • Melanie W. Brennan, Director
  • Krisinda C. Aguon, Deputy Director
Divisions2
Facilities
Facilities4
Website
dya.guam.gov

The Guam Department of Youth Affairs (Chamorro: Depåttamenton Asunton Manhoben) is the youth corrections agency of the United States territory of Guam. The department has its headquarters in the village of Mangilao.[1] The Guam Youth Correctional Facility, operated by the department, is in Mangilao.[2] The agency also operates the Cottage Homes, located in the village Talofofo. The Liheng Famaguon School provides educational services to inmates of the department.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "A CASE STUDY OF DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AFFAIRS A REPORT TO OUR CITIZENS Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine." Guam Department of Youth Affairs. Retrieved on October 12, 2010. "Site Address: #169 San Isidro St. Mangilao Guam 96923."
  2. ^ "Mangilao Area Map." Pacific Daily News. Retrieved on October 12, 2010.
  3. ^ "Liheng Famaguon School." Guam Department of Youth Affairs. Retrieved on October 12, 2010.