Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Texas Juvenile Justice Department formed in 2011, when the Texas Legislature combined the functions of the Texas Youth Commission (TYC) and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. It is charged with keeping communities safe through its role helping high-risk youthful offenders reform and find a more successful future.
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News
- Ellison and Jones selected to attend Governor’s Executive Development Program
By TJJD Communications Two TJJD executives have been accepted into the upcoming class of the prestigious Governor’s Executive Development Program, a three-week intensive training for top leaders in Texas agencies and universities. Christopher Ellison, director… Read more: Ellison and Jones selected to attend Governor’s Executive Development Program - How one youth found success at Giddings State School – with the help of caring staff and teachers; DBT and exercising those muscles!
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications N.W. was always athletic and fast, and he was fastest when playing football. He played as a boy with his uncle, who coached him on some moves. He played in… Read more: How one youth found success at Giddings State School – with the help of caring staff and teachers; DBT and exercising those muscles! - TJJD youth build muscles and strengthen social skills during recreation time
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications Recreation is more than fun and games for youth at TJJD – it’s a daily chance to stay fit, build new skills and make positive connections, both physically and… Read more: TJJD youth build muscles and strengthen social skills during recreation time
Executive Director
Welcome from Executive Director Shandra Carter
At TJJD we help young people and protect communities
Here at TJJD, our staff commit every day to keeping Texas communities safe and helping young people find a brighter, law-abiding future worth living. We believe deeply that the critical public service we provide is integral to keeping Texas strong. Our agency values are safety, accountability and transparency and we trust you will see those reflected throughout our website, where you can learn more about TJJD, our probation partners and our unified state juvenile justice system.
Texas Juvenile Justice by the Numbers
For more information, visit the Research and Legislative page and the TJJD Data and Statistics page.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
TJJD GOVERNING BOARD
The 9-member governing board meets several times a year at locations across the state. The public is welcome to attend.
- Date: Friday, November 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Barbara Jordan Building, Rm 2.013, 1601 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The 13-member Advisory Council on Juvenile Services assists TJJD with long-range planning and review of operations.
- Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
- Location: This meeting will take place virtually on Teams.
- Meeting materials »
OIG TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD
The five-member Advisory Board serves to further the education of the members of the Office of Inspector General.
- Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
- Location: 1801 N. Congress Ave. (Bush Building) Room 11.102
- Meeting materials »
Inside the Texas system
Understanding Juvenile Justice
Hidalgo diversion program focuses on family skills
Across Texas, counties receive state-backed grants to tailor programs to their needs.
Texas Juvenile Justice Population
In Texas, of the youth referred to the juvenile justice system only about 1 percent were committed to TJJD.
Texas’ Juvenile Commitment Rate
The state ranks 27th in overall rate of commitments, putting the state in the middle for how many juveniles per capita it commits to secure care.
