Longtime TJJD secure facilities and Texas Model leader Tom Adamski retiring after 25 years
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications TJJD Director of the Texas Model Tom Adamski doesn’t plan to spend his retirement writing a history of the agency. […]
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Spotlight On: Ruben Trevino of Tamayo Halfway House
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications The minute Ruben Trevino picks up the phone, we are fast into a discussion about a mutually beneficial relationship with
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TJJD hosts Power Source training for Texas juvenile justice treatment professionals
By TJJD Communications TJJD hosted nearly 100 treatment professionals from TJJD campuses and Juvenile Probation Departments across Texas for two days of trainings in Power
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Hidalgo County Family Empowerment Program helps parents improve relationships & communication with their child in placement and the siblings at home
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications EDINBURG, Texas – If you’re a parent you know that discussing parenting techniques and quandaries with others can be a
Celebrating our staff on National Correctional Officers Week
This National Correctional Officers Week we hope everyone enjoyed the lunches, tchotchkes, reusable water bottles, treats and general celebrations that Superintendents and many others put
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Patty Garza has one of the ‘best jobs’ at TJJD coordinating interns, volunteers and parole programs for the South Region
By TJJD Communications For a lot of us, it can be easy to forget how big the state of Texas is. This isn’t a problem
UNT Health Science Center nursing students present drug abuse program and spend time with youth at Gainesville State School
By Kevin Hill, Volunteer Coordinator, Gainesville State School Gainesville State School hosted a drug and alcohol awareness seminar recently conducted by the Correctional Medicine Interest
Ayres House youth listen to and feel the sound of calm during a ‘sound bath’
By TJJD Communications The staff and volunteers at our facilities are always looking for new ways to help the youth in our care learn to
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TJJD Parole Manager Don Finley says parole staff must listen well and demonstrate empathy
By TJJD Communications Don Finley has learned many things in over 25 years serving Texas youth, but when asked what the most important part of
TJJD Nutritionist Sarah Wall enjoys crafting modern menus for young people and urges parents to keep trying the broccoli
By TJJD Communications As a “foodie at heart,” Sarah Wall loves working on the menus at TJJD. “It’s kind of like working on a puzzle,
This National Volunteer Month TJJD salutes the dozens of volunteers who share their time and skills with TJJD youth
By TJJD Communications Martin Luther King, Jr. said “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” This especially comes to mind right now as April
Giddings State School showcases student accomplishments at Open House and Family Day
By TJJD Communications The Giddings State School was proud to host an Open House and Family Day at the campus on Saturday, March 25. Family
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