Eastman Youth Development Campus (YDC)

Eastman Youth Development Campus (YDC) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 478-374-6900

This facility is for juvenile residents.

Capacity: 330 (All Male) (All Long-Term)

Program Description:
Eastman YDC opened in 1997. Eastman YDC has a capacity of 330 beds that houses older youth ages 17 to 20.

Eastman YDC has full educational services staffed with certified teachers that provides youth with opportunity to earn their high school or GED diploma. An agreement with the Heart of Georgia Technical College provides a variety of vocational classes. College credits can be earned in Auto Mechanics, Body Repair, Wood Working, Horticulture and Computer Technology, which can transfer to local colleges upon release.

A federal grant provides professional Career/Job services. Career staff provide assistance to youth to help with successful transition back into community by offering Job placement and College placement. Career placement staff assist youth in preparation of professional portfolios that includes accomplishments, diplomas and behavioral reports that can be presented during interviews with potential employers and colleges upon release.

Specialized counseling programs are provided for Sex Offender, Substance Abuse, Cognitive Restructuring and other psycho-Educational groups. Complete Medical, Dental and Mental Health needs are met through a staff of qualified professionals. Food Service staff provides nutritious meals and snacks daily.

Recreation supervisors provide youth with opportunity to participate in recreation and team sports such as Softball, Basketball, Soccer and Flag Football.

visitation Info

Visitation for state juvenile facilities is limited to immediate family only. Mother, father, sisters, and brothers are acceptable. The visitation rules are very strict, we suggest reaching out to the staff to get their specific limitations.