By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Honest. Trustworthy. Dependable. Epically patient. These are the qualities Terry Williams’ colleagues call out when they consider why he’s been […]
What does it take to build a successful career at TJJD? Mart’s Terry Williams’ story Read More »
April 29, 2024 Teens as young as 14 years old who commit serious crimes in Tennessee will face up to five years of adult incarceration
Tough-on-crime bill imposing adult sentences on juveniles heads to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk Read More »
By David Krough, TJJD Communications Addressing the need to maintain mental health for those who work in corrections is an obvious necessity – but somewhere
April 25, 2024 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Parents of kids who commit crimes in Tennessee will face fines up to $1,000 for each offense after
Bill that would fine parents for kids’ crimes passes Tennessee legislature Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications Specialist The Giddings State School Book Club 2.0 is off and reading this spring, poring through stories of challenge
The ‘Book Club Men’ are leaning into literature at Giddings State School Read More »
April 5, 2024 Self-harm, drugs and violent incidents have skyrocketed in some of New York’s locked juvenile facilities, a state auditor has found, conditions driven
The number of complaints for serious and violent crimes filed with juvenile justice is on the rise, state data shows. Over the last few months
Juvenile Detention Centers Over Capacity in Maryland Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications The American Welding Society declared April as National Welding Month – and students across TJJD campuses are honing their
Young welders at TJJD schools fired up to fill a growing niche Read More »
More Kentucky juveniles would be tried as adults under a bill that has now been approved by both chambers of the legislature. The House on Tuesday
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Jason Tweedle found his calling when he signed up to work as a Juvenile Correctional Officer at the McLennan County
Mart’s Jason Tweedle is a natural in his new role as DBT Implementation Leader Read More »
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Two new voices have joined the TJJD Regionalization Task Force, bringing a fresh perspective and expanded dimension to the task
TJJD Regionalization Task Force welcomes new members with valuable perspective Read More »
Feb. 12, 2024 Most of the facilities that house and treat youths committed to the Arkansas’ juvenile justice division are “at or over the ideal
