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 »
By TJJD Communications — Youth at Giddings State Juvenile Correctional Facility ended the school year with an exciting and inspiring event, brought by Sonz of
Giddings youth get some heavy inspiration from powerlifting team Read More »
By TJJD Communications — Female inmates at the O’Daniel Unit of TDCJ shared insights about their incarceration, where they went wrong, and advice on how
Texas female inmates share their stories with TJJD youth Read More »
