By TJJD Communications — Advancing Innovation and Collaboration Across Juvenile Justice Throughout the quarter, Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) staff participated in several state and national conferences,
TJJD staff share expertise at state and national conferences Read More »
How TJJD and UTMB Are Advancing Youth Mental Health Practices By TJJD Communications, in collaboration with Scott LePor, TJJD Medical Director In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month,
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Local professionals and organizations join forces to guide the next generation By TJJD Communications, in collaboration with Fernando Rodriguez, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Zapata County —
Empowering Zapata youth: Community service program brings inspiration and opportunity Read More »
By Kimberly Glaudy, TJJD Staff Wellness Program Manager The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Staff Wellness Program is built on the premise that while we are dedicated to
Workforce wellness in juvenile justice: Building supports for staff to thrive Read More »
A New Statewide Screening Tool By TJJD Communications — On April 1, 2026, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) became the first agency in Texas
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Introducing TJJD’s New Texas Model Managers By TJJD Communications — Across Texas, juvenile justice has undergone a transformation grounded in research, safety, and the belief that young people
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By TJJD Communications — During Spring Break 2026, the 36th Judicial District Juvenile Probation Department—which includes Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio County—reimagined what community service
Redefining community service with Pathways to Potential Week 2026 Read More »
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
