Our Mission
TJDA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Texas children by providing professional development in the juvenile justice field, and having a voice in the revision of state standards and practices.
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Presentation on Care for Correctional Care Workers by Dr. Rose Ricciardelli
On Monday, February 26, 2024, we had a presentation on care for correctional care workers. Dr. Rose Ricciardelli, a professor and researcher from Canada, did a study on the health of correctional officers, and the findings are pretty stunning. She also then talks...
2023 TJDA JSO Conference Remarks
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 2023 TJDA JSO Conference in Frisco Texas was much anticipated and well attended by a record number 95 registered attendees, not including board members and guest speakers. The association’s intent this year was to...
2023 Juvenile Supervision Officer Conference
The Texas Juvenile Detention Association is hosting the 2023 Juvenile Supervision Officer Conference from Monday, July 31 through Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Registrants should arrive Sunday evening. The conference begins Monday morning and concludes Wednesday at noon....