Leadership in Times of Change (ft. Adolphus Graves)

Episode Description

Leadership in Times of Change (ft. Adolphus Graves)

In the first episode of our new podcast, RFK National Resource Center’s Executive Director, John Tuell, speaks with Adolphus Graves, Court Administrator of the Cobb County Juvenile Court (in Georgia). Through their interview, Adolphus shares his perspective on how to successfully lead a youth justice system transformation effort and gives tips on staying motivated throughout the change process. John and Adolphus also discuss leading change, building collaboration, and identifying priorities. Listen in to feel inspired and learn about the meaningful outcomes achieved in Cobb County!
Season One: Episode One | Released: January 31, 2022

About the Guest

Adolphus Graves

Court Administrator | Cobb County Juvenile Court | Marietta, Georgia
Adolphus Graves, MS, currently serves as the Court Administrator for the Cobb County Juvenile Court. Prior to his current role, he was the Chief Probation Officer for Fulton County Juvenile Court, which encompasses the City of Atlanta and all other municipalities within the county’s geographical boundaries. Adolphus is a committed public servant with over 15 years of supervisory experience in Juvenile Court and Probation Service arenas. Over the years, he has received numerous executive and organizational leadership awards for his efforts as a dedicated public servant. He is appointed to Georgia’s Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group and is an active member of numerous committees and advisory boards in communities throughout the state. Adolphus is deeply committed to contributing to the overall efficiency of Juvenile and Criminal Justice systems across the nation. He consistently promotes organizational adherence to evidence-based principles and multisystem integration efforts that include maximizing community stakeholder engagement. Adolphus holds a B.A. in Sociology with a Criminal Justice concentration from Morehouse College and a M.S. in Criminal Justice with a Public Administration concentration from Liberty University. He is a devoted husband and proud father of four wonderful children.