Hays County’s Skilled Trades Program builds a demonstration farm and a path to employment
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — On the outskirts of San Marcos just down the road from the high school on the southside, behind […]
2024
Audit of S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice shows agency at ‘breaking point’
Between October 2023 and February 2024, juvenile CO vacancies increased from 15% to 39%; of the 118 officers hired in 2023, 79% had left by
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Lone Star West’s Brandon Spencer awarded doctoral degree
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Congratulations to Lone Star High School West Assistant Principal Dr. Brandon Spencer on successfully completing the Doctoral Program
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Staffing shortages remain problem for DJJ, SC report finds
By: Skylar Laird – December 6, 2024 COLUMBIA — The state’s juvenile justice agency still lacks staff to keep officers and youth safe, three years after receiving
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Juvenile detention centers in NC under scrutiny for use of isolation
by Rachel Crumpler – December 2, 2024 Teenagers in North Carolina’s juvenile justice system are routinely being locked alone in their rooms for as much
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Minnesota spends millions sending troubled youth out-of-state for treatment
By Paul Blume – November 24, 2024 (FOX 9) – A review of state and county data as well as spending records highlights the challenge of addressing youth
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Voices Unchained: Giddings youth find meaning in art and wise words
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Youth at the Giddings State School displayed their artistic talents and received some solid life lessons at the
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Utah youth firearm offenses double, but no one really knows where they’re getting the guns
By Courtney Johns and Annie Knox, KSL-TV – November 22, 2024 SALT LAKE CITY — In the past decade, Utah has seen a dramatic increase in
Mental health professionals oppose Louisiana sending more youth to adult prisons
Julie O’Donoghue ( Louisiana Illuminator), November 19, 2024 BATON ROUGE, La. – Around 70 mental health professionals and educators in Louisiana have signed a letter
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Dr. Priscilla Scott, onetime state hospital aide turned counselor, honored for 50 years of state service
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications — Dr. Priscilla Scott, a mental health provider at TJJD, has worked in many capacities during her 50-year state career.
NC Juvenile Justice system facing challenges; officials say change needs to come
November 12, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In less than two months, at least five juveniles escaped from North Carolina juvenile detention facilities. Those escapes
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Tamayo Supt. Eduardo Garza brings lessons from a lifetime of military experience to his work at TJJD
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Every year, as we recognize Veterans Day, TJJD is proud to honor the veterans among our staff and