/tags/texas-juvenile-justice-department Texas Juvenile Justice Department en-US Copyright Tue, 27 May 2025 15:15:44 GMT /news/2025-05-27/dallas-juvenile-board-meetings-to-go-on-the-record-for-transparency Audio recording equipment is intended to hold accountable Dallas County's juvenile board, which oversees detention services and rehabilitation programs. Tue, 27 May 2025 15:15:44 GMT /news/2025-05-27/dallas-juvenile-board-meetings-to-go-on-the-record-for-transparency Marina Trahan Martinez /news/2025-05-08/texas-senate-bill-would-allow-youths-as-young-as-15-sent-to-adult-texas-prisons-texas-juvenile-justice-department-texas-appleseed-tdcj A Texas Senate bill under consideration would lower the current age from 16 for juveniles already in the system and commit a second felony. Thu, 08 May 2025 09:58:00 GMT /news/2025-05-08/texas-senate-bill-would-allow-youths-as-young-as-15-sent-to-adult-texas-prisons-texas-juvenile-justice-department-texas-appleseed-tdcj Marina Trahan Martinez /news/2025-04-16/dallas-county-juvenile-detention-officer-remains-hospitalized-after-detainee-assault-criminal-justice A Dallas County Juvenile Department officer has been at Parkland Hospital since an April 7 incident involving a detainee. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:57:00 GMT /news/2025-04-16/dallas-county-juvenile-detention-officer-remains-hospitalized-after-detainee-assault-criminal-justice Marina Trahan Martinez /news/2025-01-03/new-dallas-county-juvenile-director-ready-to-get-to-work H. Lynn Hadnot has been named Dallas County's juvenile director. He'll oversees the juvenile department, and the detention center — and head the board. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /news/2025-01-03/new-dallas-county-juvenile-director-ready-to-get-to-work Marina Trahan Martinez /news/2024-11-21/new-juvenile-department-director-could-be-named-within-weeks Dallas County juvenile Board members plan to begin finalist interviews for a new juvenile department director before Thanksgiving. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-21/new-juvenile-department-director-could-be-named-within-weeks Marina Trahan Martinez /news/2024-11-21/16-year-old-texas-prison-suicide-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-state-agencies Joshua Keith Beasley Jr. was taken into custody when he was 11 years old. Five years later, he died by suicide in 2023 in an adult prison in Brazoria County. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-21/16-year-old-texas-prison-suicide-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-state-agencies Penelope Rivera /texas-news/2024-08-26/texas-democrats-grill-juvenile-justice-officials-over-abuse-allegations-at-agency-detention-centers State lawmakers didn’t seem swayed by top officials with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, who said on Monday that reports of rampant abuse within the agency’s facilities aren’t reflective of the department’s current climate. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:08:20 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-26/texas-democrats-grill-juvenile-justice-officials-over-abuse-allegations-at-agency-detention-centers Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-08-21/texas-juvenile-justice-board-pushes-back-after-damning-doj-report-on-abuse-in-youth-detention-system The governing board of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is disputing the accuracy of a report by the U.S. Department of Justice that alleged widespread mental, physical and sexual abuse in the state’s youth facilities. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:59:22 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-21/texas-juvenile-justice-board-pushes-back-after-damning-doj-report-on-abuse-in-youth-detention-system Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /texas-news/2024-08-01/justice-department-finds-widespread-physical-sexual-and-mental-abuse-in-texas-juvenile-facilities The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said an expansive investigation into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department found widespread instances of systemic physical and mental abuse and violations of children’s civil and constitutional rights. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:18:22 GMT /texas-news/2024-08-01/justice-department-finds-widespread-physical-sexual-and-mental-abuse-in-texas-juvenile-facilities Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /government/2023-11-29/need-mental-health-support-these-tarrant-county-organizations-can-help Organizations in Tarrant County offer a wide range of services for those who need help. Here are some options in case you, your child or anyone you know may need assistance. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:17:14 GMT /government/2023-11-29/need-mental-health-support-these-tarrant-county-organizations-can-help Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report, Dang Le | Fort Worth Report