Tag: Texas juvenile justice reform

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is under scrutiny following a report by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that alleges widespread mental, physical, and sexual abuse in the state's youth facilities. While the governing board of the Texas Juvenile...

The U.S. Department of Justice recently conducted an investigation into the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) and found alarming instances of physical and mental abuse, as well as violations of children's civil and constitutional rights. This investigation focused on...