By Shandra Carter — The short answer is that it’s better than ‘Collective Efficacy’ — Teamliness rolls off the tongue in an easy to say
Teamliness: Why a made-up word is critical for TJJD’s success Read More »
By TJJD Communications — When a youth begins to struggle, the most important question is not only what happened, but what happens next to get
Ellis County builds relationships, skills and opportunities for youth success Read More »
By TJJD Communications — Every youth has potential. In a typical setting, that potential may be easy to see. In juvenile justice, it can take
Career and technical education opens doors for youth at Mart and across TJJD Read More »
By TJJD Communications — For Luis Medina, leadership is about accountability, communication and making decisions that support both staff and youth. Medina’s path to facility
Facility superintendent Luis Medina accepts broader role Read More »
We Invite you to join us to celebrate the Groundbreaking for the two New TJJD Facilities this October. By TJJD Communications — TJJD is taking
Investing in safer futures through innovative infrastructure expansion Read More »
By Tanisha Rosas, Director of Government and Stakeholder Relations The 90th Texas Legislative Session convenes on January 12, 2027, and adjourns on May 31, 2027.
Preparing for the 90th Legislative Session Read More »
In El Paso County, juvenile justice is a community effort. By TJJD Communications — It takes probation officers, detention staff, courts, schools, families, service providers
By TJJD Communications — For Kyle Teat, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for the Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Department, a career in juvenile justice has been
County chief spotlight: Kyle Teat Read More »
By TJJD Communications — This semester, 21 Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) youth successfully completed and passed college-level coursework through a partnership with Jarvis Christian University
By TJJD Communications — At the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), treatment is a structured, integrated approach designed to address the complex behavioral, emotional, educational,
By TJJD Communications — For William A. Carter II, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for Lubbock County, helping young people find a better path is a mission that he
County chief spotlight: William Carter Read More »
By TJJD Communications — For Darryl Anderson, leadership in juvenile justice is rooted in service, accountability, and helping others build better futures. As the Facility
Facility leadership spotlight: Darryl Anderson Read More »
