By TJJD Communications — Every youth served by the juvenile justice system deserves a real chance of success. That means accountability for past behaviors, but also skill building, support, and […]
Supporting youth reentry: Strategies that lead to long-term success Read More »
By TJJD Communications — Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has emerged as a gold standard evidence-based intervention for youth exhibiting acute emotional dysregulation, high-risk behaviors, and complex trauma histories. Originally developed as
By TJJD Communications — At the end of February, Giddings State Juvenile Correctional Facility celebrated a significant milestone as 14 youth walked across the stage to receive GEDs
Educational accomplishments create real opportunities for new graduates from Giddings Read More »
Expanding workforce pathways for youth in the Texas juvenile justice system By TJJD Communications — On February 18, 2026, the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department broke ground
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 »
