Juvenile justice systems are in crisis. Juvenile corrections and probation agencies have long struggled to recruit and retain front-line staff.1 But since the inception of the […]
Systems in Crisis Report – Council of State Governments Read More »
By TJJD Communications We’re excited to announce that on Tuesday, Dec. 19, the Office of the Governor appointed nine members to TJJD’s newly structured governing board.
Governor’s Office Appoints Nine to TJJD Board Read More »
By TJJD Communications It almost sounds like a Hollywood “buddy movie.” Two longtime friends and coworkers with more than 40 years of service to their
Rosales and Quiroga make an inspiring and effective team at Evins Read More »
By TJJD Communications The Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center unveiled its new Education Complex on Tuesday, showcasing the building’s 10 classrooms, indoor recreation center and
New education complex opens at Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center Read More »
By TJJD Communications TJJD staff at secure facilities and halfway houses strive to help youth make better decisions and correct poor behavior. But, as at
Attorney Leah O’Leary joins TJJD to help smooth and improve Level II hearings process Read More »
By TJJD Communications At secure facilities and halfway houses throughout TJJD, members of the education staff consistently strive to identify opportunities for the youth to
Youth learn horticulture and woodworking skills at the Evins campus Read More »
By TJJD Communications It started as a simple enough idea: to create a program for young people going through difficult times in their lives to
ESP program in Tom Green County is a long-standing success Read More »
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Gainesville State School’s newest resident bounded onto campus full of energy. She rushed to meet everyone that first day, searched
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications The profile of youth who come to TJJD is changing. The agency is serving more highly violent offenders – those
By TJJD Communications For Lisa McNeil, her retirement has brought a powerful mixture of emotions. For more than 25 years, the woman nicknamed “Sunshine” by
Lots of smiles and tears as longtime Mart staffer Lisa McNeil retires Read More »
By TJJD Communications TJJD researchers conducted focus group meetings with youth at the Giddings State School this month. The purpose was to get feedback from
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Mosey down the main hallway at Lone Star High School West, at TJJD’s Ron Jackson campus, and you’ll be stopped
