By TJJD Communications — The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) has launched a new partnership with Praesidium — a national leader in preventing sexual abuse of […]
By TJJD Communications — In the weeks leading up to the holidays, the sound of saws and sanders filled the woodshop at Giddings State Juvenile Correctional Facility.
Youth at Giddings craft handmade toys for young patients at state hospitals Read More »
By TJJD Communications — When SW (A female youth) arrived at Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility, English teacher Jill Fowler immediately recognized her incredible writing
The power of written work and the difference makers who nurture talent Read More »
By TJJD Communications — Love it or hate it, CAPPS is an integral part of every state employee’s life, but it wasn’t always the effective tool it is today. TJJD was
Sheree Case selected for CAPPS leadership role Read More »
By TJJD Communications — In last quarter’s newsletter, we provided general updates about the state’s 89th legislative session. Thank you to all of the teams
Brief bill awareness update Read More »
By TJJD Communications — The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Craig Taylor as our new Assistant Superintendent of Workforce Development, where
Former Mart principal takes on new workforce readiness role Read More »
By TJJD Communications — This year TJJD leaders attended the Association of Women Executives in Corrections (AWEC) 29th Annual Membership Training Institute in San Antonio, with
TJJD leaders attend AWEC, HR director speaks on panel Read More »
By TJJD Communications — The Texas Juvenile Justice Department Training Department has been working on multiple developments for Juvenile Correctional Officers (JCOs), including; a new
TJJD revamps training and leads industry initiatives nationwide Read More »
By TJJD Communications — In 2019, the Cameron County Juvenile Probation Department (JPD) had a dream to build houses and donate them to local veterans.
Cameron County’s Cadets for Vets makes an impact Read More »
By Matt Smith, Statewide Youth Services Continuum Director — It’s been nearly ten years since TJJD began distributing Discretionary State Aid (DSA) Grants. Since then,
Eight years of impact: DSA Grant update Read More »
By Emily Anderson, Finance and Operations Deputy Executive Director — Momentum continues to build around the construction of our new state-of-the-art facilities in Ellis and
New builds update – sites confirmed, legislature funded Read More »
By Dr. Shelley McKinley, Sr. Director of Education — The theme for the Lone Star School District’s 2025 – 2026 school year is “Be Mindful
Kicking off the school year Read More »
