By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Jennifer Brown has always embraced challenges, both in her earlier career as a teacher and principal, and since coming to […]
By Fidel Garcia, Community Volunteer Coordinator, Evins Regional Juvenile Center Last month, the Volunteer Council serving the Evins campus, in Edinburg, sponsored an Easter family
By TJJD Communications Everyone who excels in their work has their own style, their own approach to how they go about it. What Monica Harrison
Spotlight On: Monica Harrison, Manager of Operations, Giddings State School Read More »
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Texas Juvenile Justice Department is pleased to welcome Henry Schmidt III, Ph.D., a former clinical director for Washington State’s Juvenile
Dr. Henry Schmidt joins TJJD as Director of Structured Programming and Accountability Read More »
By TJJD Communications Some talented and hard-working students at the Gainesville State School are getting the chance to express themselves in a creative and educational
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Willie Brown knows that seeing a brawny guy like him playing Barbie dolls would probably draw a chuckle. But that’s
Spotlight On: Willie Brown, Supt. of Schaeffer House Read More »
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications TJJD bid farewell and wished a happy retirement to longtime board member James “Jimmy” Smith at the last TJJD Board
Longtime TJJD Board member Jimmy Smith leaves a big legacy Read More »
By Patty Garza, Community Relations & Family Coordinator, Ayres House and South Parole Ayres Halfway House, in San Antonio, has been blessed to partner with
By TJJD Communications Starting February 21, TJJD resumes its Texas Model Training for TJJD Youth Caregivers and Families. It’s an interactive training series that offers
By TJJD Communications Executive Director Shandra Carter, Chief of Staff Sean Grove and other TJJD leaders kicked off the new year by visiting all five
Carter and Team Visit Secure Facilities, Halfway Houses and Probation Departments Read More »
By TJJD Communications Working with the youth in our care, their success is measured in many ways. High on the list is when they can
By TJJD Communications Gainesville State School hosted a large and lively Family Day event for Thanksgiving, with dozens of families and youth enjoying a Chick-fil-A
Gainesville Hosts Huge Family Day Event for Thanksgiving Read More »
