By TJJD Communications — The Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility hosted a career day earlier this month as local businesses and organizations came out to […]
Mart career day brings inspiration for youth and local businesses Read More »
By TJJD Communications — This past April, which is National Volunteer Month, staff at some TJJD facilities talked with volunteers about why they devote their
Meet some of TJJD’s devoted volunteers Read More »
By TJJD Communications — On Wednesday, April 16 more than 100 juvenile justice professionals from across Texas gathered at the Capitol to be recognized by
Celebrating the dedication of Texas Juvenile Justice Professionals Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — A small group of TJJD youth are starting to learn the ways of the “Zen Dog,” incorporating dog
Youth at Ayres House make a pet connection with ‘Zen Dog’ Read More »
By Carmelo Rodriguez, Volunteer Coordinator, Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility — The Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility recently hosted a three-day event in collaboration with
Forgiveness is the theme for Gainesville youth at weekend retreat Read More »
By TJJD Communications — After weeks – no wait, months. Actually, strike that. After YEARS of work, the TJJD Connect project is complete! Connect will
IT team launches new Connect case management system Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Dallas County Juvenile Probation Services staff want to make sure that youth they serve can complete their educational
By TJJD Communications — The Recreation Department hosted a track meet at Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility over their spring break. Youth competed in shot
Spring Break track meet offers a chance to compete for Mart students Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Dr. Jacqueline Page, an expert in sexual behavior treatment, presented in Austin last week on family reunification training
Training session focuses on reunification for youth with siblings and families Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — The Agricultural Mechanics students at Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility recently refurbished a tractor as one of their
Ag mechanic students at Mart give old John Deere a fresh start Read More »
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — There’s a lot more to just winning games when it comes to sports for youth at TJJD. The
Giddings youth learning life skills through basketball Read More »
By TJJD Communications — TJJD has hired a new member for its executive team to lead work on a statewide community-based continuum of care model.
Wilco’s Matt Smith joining TJJD Read More »
