Texas Juvenile Justice Department

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is a state agency responsible for overseeing and managing juvenile offenders in Texas. Its mission is to improve public safety by providing programs that promote accountability, rehabilitation, and positive development for youth who have committed offenses. TJJD operates detention centers, residential treatment facilities, and community-based supervision services. The department focuses on helping young people make positive changes, reducing the chances of reoffending, and supporting their successful reintegration into society. Ultimately, TJJD aims to balance accountability with opportunities for growth and rehabilitation for Texas’s youth.