By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — A small group of TJJD youth are starting to learn the ways of the “Zen Dog,” incorporating dog […]
Youth at Ayres House make a pet connection with ‘Zen Dog’ Read More »
The settlement, which still needs formal approval, covers more than 6,800 claims of abuse, some of which date back to 1959. By Shawn Huber, New
Los Angeles County Plans to Pay $4 Billion to Settle Sex Abuse Claims Read More »
By Carmelo Rodriguez, Volunteer Coordinator, Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility — The Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility recently hosted a three-day event in collaboration with
Forgiveness is the theme for Gainesville youth at weekend retreat Read More »
By TJJD Communications — After weeks – no wait, months. Actually, strike that. After YEARS of work, the TJJD Connect project is complete! Connect will
IT team launches new Connect case management system Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Dallas County Juvenile Probation Services staff want to make sure that youth they serve can complete their educational
By TJJD Communications — The Recreation Department hosted a track meet at Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility over their spring break. Youth competed in shot
Spring Break track meet offers a chance to compete for Mart students Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Dr. Jacqueline Page, an expert in sexual behavior treatment, presented in Austin last week on family reunification training
Training session focuses on reunification for youth with siblings and families Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — The Agricultural Mechanics students at Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility recently refurbished a tractor as one of their
Ag mechanic students at Mart give old John Deere a fresh start Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — There’s a lot more to just winning games when it comes to sports for youth at TJJD. The
Giddings youth learning life skills through basketball Read More »
By TJJD Communications — TJJD has hired a new member for its executive team to lead work on a statewide community-based continuum of care model.
Wilco’s Matt Smith joining TJJD Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Child trafficking survivors call Midland Juvenile Probation Officer Vicki Maestas the “teen whisperer” for her abilities to help
‘Teen whisperer’ provides hope for Texas human trafficking survivors Read More »
By TJJD Communications Who wants to be in prison? No one right? Easy answer. But when you’re 15 and angry and unmoored, you may not
TDCJ inmates have a message for TJJD youth: “Prison is not fun at all” Read More »
