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 »
By Nathan McDaniel, Chief of Staff The Legislature once again made massive investments in TJJD and the juvenile justice system at large. Here are some
Legislative update Read More »
By TJJD Communications — TJJD Deputy Executive Director Dr. Evan Norton was elected to Co-Chair the State Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (SBHCC) alongside Dr. Courtney
TJJD executives elected to leadership on State Behavioral Health Coordinating Council Read More »
On September 13, 1970 the first bell rang in the education building at the newly established Brownwood State Home and School for Girls. Mr. Ron
By TJJD Communications — This summer, TJJD hosted two interns at the Central Office in Austin. As a paid internship and an experiential learning opportunity,
TJJD interns make an impact Read More »
By TJJD Communications — The education department at Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Facility hosted a career day last month with participation from several local
Ron Jackson hosts successful career day Read More »
By Marion Murphy — A fresh haircut can turn your whole day around, adding an extra boost of confidence to carry with you throughout the
For youth at Mart, a haircut shows who they are and what they can be Read More »
