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 »
With much of Central, East Texas and the Rio Grande Valley under a Winter Storm Warning from Monday afternoon or evening, Jan 20., through Tuesday,
Winter storm affects some TJJD work schedules Read More »
By Kim Brent, Staff writer – Beaumont Enterprise – January 19, 2025 Youth crime has filled headlines in recent years and increasing reports of violent
Why local youth seem to be committing more violent crimes Read More »
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications — The BARK dorm at Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility celebrated a belated first anniversary last week in a ceremony
By Mekenna Earnhart – January 14, 2025 CLOVIS, N.M. — Just three days ago, an 18-year-old was murdered in Clovis, New Mexico, allegedly by two
Juvenile crime trends: Lubbock sees signs of improvement Read More »
By TJJD Communications — TJJD’s Dr. Evan Norton, (Psy.D), has been promoted to Deputy Executive Director, overseeing five departments at TJJD: Integrated Treatment, Medical, Probation,
Dr. Evan Norton promoted to deputy executive director at TJJD Read More »
By Don Jorgensen – KELO-TV News – January 13, 2025 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center, or JDC, has served its
New $50 million Juvenile Justice Center starting to take shape Read More »
Many of the requests would cover pay raises and new hires for agencies dealing with high turnover and uncompetitive pay. By Karen Brooks Harper –
Texas agencies ask Legislature for billions of dollars in new money in 2026-27 budget Read More »
By TJJD Communications — The youth of Tamayo House are starting a new book this New Year for their book club. They met at the
Book club brings out curious minds at Tamayo House Read More »
Due to the winter weather, Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility employees who are non-essential do not have to report to campus on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
Winter Weather affecting Gainesville campus Read More »
By Lonestar High School Southeast Career Prep and Horticulture Teacher Laura Watts — Horticulture students at Giddings State Juvenile Correctional Facility have been busy assembling
Giddings students grow skills by tending new tower gardens Read More »
