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Spring graduates celebrate achievements at TJJD's Lone Star High Schools
Dozens of young people are graduating at TJJD’s Lone Star high schools this spring – and two will receive a special recognition for having earned a “distinguished” academic diploma. Giddings State...
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San Antonio Youth Commemorate Child Abuse Awareness Month
By Patty GarzaCommunity and Family Relations Coordinator, South Parole DistrictIn honor of National Crime Victim’s Week and National Child Abuse Awareness month, Ayres Halfway House and the TJJD San...
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Resource Fair Helps Youth and Parents Map the Future
By Y. Denise Caldwell Community and Family Relations Coordinator TJJD Parole - Northern District “My other son can come too?” an excited mom asked after learning that the YouthBuild program accepted...
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McFadden Sends Youth Home with Backpack of 'Hope'
By Y. Denise CaldwellCommunity Resource Coordinator, Northern District Parole OfficeFLOWER MOUND, Texas - Larry Bossaler, McFadden volunteer McFadden Ranch Volunteer Larry Bossaler enjoys his...
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TJJD Youth on Parole Win Awards for Moving Essays about Martin Luther King Jr.
By Y. Denise CaldwellCommunity and Family Relations CoordinatorFORT WORTH, Texas - TJJD youth on parole in the Northern Region received certificates and replicas of the Martin Luther King National...
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Families Feel the Warmth at McLennan's Winter Wonderland
By Vanessa BellVISTA Intern – TJJDMART, Texas – Dozens of family members recently reunited with their youth at the McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility for the first “Family Day” of...
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Fort Worth Parole Staff & Volunteers Offer Holiday Help to Parole Families
Twelve parole families in the Northern District, Tarrant County, had a very merry holiday thanks to the generosity of the Fort Worth Resource Council for Youth, parole staff, volunteers, and several...
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Virtual Visits Help Youth Stay in Touch
Everyone – especially young people -- needs encouragement from loved ones.Which is why TJJD arranges family visits for its youth on weekends and designated weeknights, and hosts special periodic...
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Mutts Work to do at Ron Jackson
Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Facility’s wide lawns and walkways are nearly deserted on a quiet summer afternoon. Youth in residence are inside taking classes or attending therapy. Several...
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Texas Juvenile Law, 9th Edition Publication Released
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is proud to release Texas Juvenile Law, 9th Edition. For more than 30 years, this publication has served as a comprehensive reference guide on statutes,...
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Home Repairs Made Easy at Willoughby
Painting walls, laying tile and planting flowers are more than home repairs, according to Reggie Hill, mentor and volunteer instructor for “Home Repairs Made Easy,” the 2018 State Volunteer Resource...
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Youth at McFadden Learn to be 'Car Smart'
Oil changes, flat tires and dead batteries are just a few of the automotive repairs youth at McFadden are learning how to fix as part of “Car Smart,” a 2018 State Volunteer Resource Council Innovation...
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SYFC Registration Open
Registration has opened for the 14th Annual Strengthening Youth & Families Conference, which will be held beach-side this year at the San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center in...
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Nominations Open for Champion Awards for Youth Advocates
Nominations for three very distinguished awards -- the Annual Champion Awards -- are now being accepted! The awards will be presented at the 14th Annual Strengthening Youth & Families Conference,...
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Pam Gereau named Employee of the Month for August
Pam Gereau has received the TJJD Employee Excellence Award for the month of August.Gereau began her employment with the agency in April 2002 as an Administrative Investigator for the County Unit and is...
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Schaeffer House Gets a Special Fur Friend
Young men at Schaeffer House acquired a special mascot this year, whom they’ve grown to adore. He’s cuddly and perky -- and unlike some mascots, his fur suit is no cheap imitation!Cody is Schaeffer's...
View ArticleCoggin Church Brings Vacation Bible School to Ron Jackson Complex
Coggin Church led Vacation Bible School for 50 youth at the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex during the last week of July. This is the 4th year for them to sponsor this particular...
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Gainesville ‘Celebrity Wait’ Coming Up!
The Gainesville State School Student Support Council will host its annual Celebrity Wait fundraiser from 5 pm to 9 pm Monday, August 6 at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant in Gainesville. The fundraiser will...
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Employee of the Month for July – Lidia Velazquez
Lidia Velazquez, who works as a parole service assistant in the Fort Worth District Office, is the only electronic monitoring specialist in the state juvenile justice system.This comes with a lot of...
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“Unbroken” Book Launch at McFadden Ranch
By Y. Denise Caldwell, CFRC Northern DistrictMentor pairs and members of the Book Club at McFadden Ranch recently had the opportunity to meet with Luke Zamperini, only son of Louis Zamperini, an...
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