Employees Receiving Tenure Awards: June-August, 2015
TJJD would like to recognize the following employees who have received a tenure award June-August of 2015. On behalf of the agency, we extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation for their...
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Former Youth Return to Giddings With Thanks
At a September 16 reunion at the Giddings State School, approximately 40 former Giddings youth returned to thank former and current staff who worked with them to turn their lives around and deliver a...
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UK Minister of Justice Studies Texas Criminal Justice Reforms
British Minister of Justice Michael Gove visited the Giddings State School on September 23 as part of his fact-finding tour of Texas to learn more about recent reforms in Texas criminal justice.In...
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Harris County JPD Hosting Interns
Student interns at both undergraduate and graduate levels rotate throughout the different divisions of Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) providing exposure to all aspects of the...
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11th Annual Strengthening Youth & Families Conference
The 11th Annual Strengthening Youth & Families Conference, held in October at the San Marcos Embassy Suites Conference Center, was a collaborative educational and networking event that brought...
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Ayres House Youth Staying Active
Youth at Ayres House were invited by the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio to take part in its eight-man flag football league. The teams have competed in two games thus far and league play continues...
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Evins Provides Parenting and Paternity Classes
Evins Regional Juvenile Center Family Liaison Elva Benitez introduced the Parenting and Paternity Awareness (p.a.p.a.) curriculum to eight youth at the facility who are young fathers. Key themes in...
View ArticleTDA Awards TJJD With Certificate of Excellence
The Texas Department of Agriculture Administrative Review of the TJJD National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (NSLP/SBP) was completed in September 2015 and TJJD earned an excellent report....
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Van Zandt County Uses Pet Therapy
Republished from the July 30, 2015 Grand Saline SunKids and Dogs Part of County’s Youth Education InitiativeBy Vy Townsend MalikStaff WriterWhat does a compassionate, gentle, professional youth officer...
View ArticleTrauma Informed Care Training Requirements for Juvenile Probation and...
The Juvenile Justice Training Academy (JJTA) has moved forward with the final steps of implementing Human Resources Code Section 221.006, created via Senate Bill 1356, which was passed during the 83rd...
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Willoughby House Celebrates Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
In recognition of Law Enforcement Appreciation Month, Willoughby House hosted its first annual appreciation “Meet and Greet” for local police officers and law enforcement officials.Law enforcement...
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SPOTLIGHT: Mark Williams, Tom Green County Chief Juvenile Probation Officer
What led you to your career in juvenile justice?After finishing my Master’s Degree at Abilene Christian and working for a few years as a Campus minister at Texas Tech I tested my entrepreneurial wings...
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Mart Education Department Opens Its Doors to Parents
On September 17th, 2015, McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility opened its Education doors to parents. Students and parents took a tour of vocational buildings to learn about our...
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El Paso County Focusing on Acquired Brain Injury
In 2010, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) in collaboration with the Office of Acquired Brain Injury (OABI), piloted a program to identify youth involved in the justice system that may have...
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Building Relationships & Supporting Youth: A Positive Approach to Juvenile...
Reprinted from the Search Institute Connect, the official blog of the Search InstituteHistorically, the juvenile justice system has operated from a deficit-based mentality.“The system would identify...
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TJJD Kicks Off Tattoo Removal Program
The TJJD tattoo removal program begins this month, with the first removal clinic is scheduled for January 28, 2016 at the Giddings State School. The program will have the use of the latest laser...
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AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Visit Mart Youth
On Saturday, September 26th, the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary visited the Mart facility, and delivered an “Americanism” presentation to a select group of youth. The purpose of the Saturday Enhancement...
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Juvenile Justice Training Academy Implements New Legislative Training...
This past legislative session, House Bill 2372 (84R) reduced the number of initial training hours juvenile correctional officers must receive from 300 to 240 prior to being considered eligible to...
View ArticleEmployees Receiving Tenure Awards: September-October, 2015
TJJD would like to recognize the following employees who have received a tenure award September-October of 2015. On behalf of the agency, we extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation for their...
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Two PAWS Dogs Ready For Adoption
Two special dogs, both graduates of our Pairing Achievement With Success (PAWS) program at our Ron Jackson facility in Brownwood, have received excellent care, training and attention from our youth...
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