Giddings youth and staff attended the Voices Unchained assembly By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Youth at the Giddings State School displayed their artistic talents and received some solid life lessons at the Voices Unchained event this month. …
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications — Dr. Priscilla Scott, a mental health provider at TJJD, has worked in many capacities during her 50-year state career. She has washed windows and waxed floors, taught crafts like leatherworking to state hospital …
Tamayo Superintendent Eduardo Garza By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Every year, as we recognize Veterans Day, TJJD is proud to honor the veterans among our staff and administrators who have served, putting themselves at risk to keep us safe. TJJD …
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications — Lone Star High School Southeast at Giddings State School celebrated a joyous fall graduation on Oct. 18. The ceremony honored nine graduates who earned their high school diploma and nine who received their graduate …
Evan Norton By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — This week a contingent from the Ohio Department of Youth Services visited TJJD to learn more about implementing Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) techniques. Facility Superintendents Kenny …
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — You’ll notice that while stepping into Amando Bautista’s auto repair shop class that there are no cars, no greasy hands and no tools – aside from some goggles and a joystick. Bautista is the Virtual Reality …
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications — Loud hammering echoed across the shop floor, competing noisily against the power saw’s high-pitched whine as it sliced through pine boards. At times, the busy room fell into interludes of quiet as the young men and …
By Youth Rights Staff, Gainesville campus Youth rights grievance staff and their clerks at TJJD campuses use DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) in daily life to help effectively manage crisis situations and difficult emotions. Across TJJD, staff work each …
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Whenever youth or staff have an urgent concern or complaint, they can place an immediate call about it using the blue phones installed within all the dorms at TJJD secure facilities. Their grievance is recorded …
By TJJD Communications — Youth at Ayres Halfway House enjoyed a visit from a special volunteer last week. Kai came to spend time with the youths because he has been where they are, serving time in a correctional setting and facing an uncertain future. “I …
Transition Program Coordinator Christy Roy. By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications For youth the in the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation system, the ticket to self-sufficiency, whether it be higher education, or the working world, is well within reach …
By TJJD Communications TJJD’s Charles Bell received some surprise accolades for his past achievements as a high school football and track star when the Waco ISD inducted him into their Athletic Hall of Fame earlier this month. The honor came at a Sept. 5 …
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications The girls in the CATS (Creating Attachment Through Safety) program at McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility are getting some real-life lessons in caring for others thanks to two feline friends. Letty …
Jana Jones Christopher Ellison By TJJD Communications Two TJJD executives have been accepted into the upcoming class of the prestigious Governor’s Executive Development Program, a three-week intensive training for top leaders in Texas agencies and …
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications N.W. was always athletic and fast, and he was fastest when playing football. He played as a boy with his uncle, who coached him on some moves. He played in middle school. He played at his suburban Texas high school, …
By Barbara Kessler, TJJD Communications Coach Thomas at the Gainesville State School gym. Coach Henry L. Thomas, the athletic director at Gainesville State School, has a motto – “We can accomplish great things together as long as no one cares who gets the …
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications Recreation is more than fun and games for youth at TJJD – it’s a daily chance to stay fit, build new skills and make positive connections, both physically and mentally. Youth and recreation staff recently finished …
By TJJD Communications Texans are urged to make final preparations in advance of the Tropical Storm Beryl likely strengthening to a hurricane and making landfall along the central Texas coast sometime early Monday. Acting Governor Dan Patrick announced …
By David N. Krough, Communications Specialist After overseeing massive changes at TJJD/TYC over 23 years, Jerry Forrest is moving on. Forrest, Inventory and Store Specialist, started at the McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility in May of …
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