About Us
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.
Our Objectives
Promote
Promote the concept of professional juvenile detention services at the State and local levels.
Provide
Provide a forum for discussion of statewide juvenile detention issues.
Disseminate
Disseminate to the field pending and passed legislation relative to juvenile detention services.
Strengthen
Strengthen the professional status of juvenile justice professionals by providing training and education.
Assist
Assist in the revision, development and implementation of juvenile justice standards.
Serve
Serve as a liaison with other associations, professional groups and state legislative committees in the field of juvenile justice.
We Make a Difference
Our Board
Chet Thomas
President
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Laura L Torres
Treasurer
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Jared Beukelman
Member
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Carlos Zuniga
Member
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Christopher Coffey
Member
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Erik Vaca
Member
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Kenny Johnson
Member
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Lynette Acuna
Member
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Cody Cavenaugh
Member
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Albert Aguirre
Member
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