Author name: Arthur Martinez

By TJJD Communications — This past April, which is National Volunteer Month, staff at some TJJD facilities talked with volunteers about why they devote their […]

By TJJD Communications — On Wednesday, April 16 more than 100 juvenile justice professionals from across Texas gathered at the Capitol to be recognized by

By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications —  A small group of TJJD youth are starting to learn the ways of the “Zen Dog,” incorporating dog

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

By TJJD Communications — After weeks – no wait, months. Actually, strike that. After YEARS of work, the TJJD Connect project is complete! Connect will

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

By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications —   Dr. Jacqueline Page, an expert in sexual behavior treatment, presented in Austin last week on family reunification training

By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications —  The Agricultural Mechanics students at Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility recently refurbished a tractor as one of their

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

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.