For more
information regarding the Children's
Defense Fund's "Cradle To Prison
Pipeline" initiative please go to
www.cdftexas.org
The Fall of 2009 JJAT Conference
will be held in beautiful San
Antonio, Texas on October 25-28,
2009.
Check back soon for the
conference agenda and
registration.
TPA AND JJAT PRESIDENTS
COME TOGETHER
The Texas Probation Association
and the Juvenile Justice
Association of Texas presidents
came together at a meeting in
Nacogdoches on April 14, 2009.
The two agencies are working
together for the benefit of the
field of juvenile probation in
Texas.
Estela Medina, JJAT President
and
Aris Johnson, TPA President
The Juvenile Justice
Association of Texas 2009 Spring
Conference held in Austin
April 26-29, 2009 was a
great success. Next Up:
San Antonio!
Several members of the Juvenile
Justice Association of Texas
were honored to be introduced on
the Senate Floor by Senator
Glenn Hegar as representatives
of juvenile justice
professionals from across the
state. From Left to Right:
Chief Bing Canion, Greg County;
William Carter, Fort Bend
County; Senator Glenn Hegar,
District 18;, Chief John Perry,
Hopkins County; and Chief Estela
Medina, Travis County and
president of JJAT.
Thank you to our website sponsors:
The Juvenile Justice Association of Texas,
or JJAT, was formed after a core work
group of approximately 40 representatives held
meetings to discuss the needs of the juvenile
probation, detention and residential services
personnel, as well as the legislative issues
that affect the lives of the children in our
system. Too many times, our viewpoints and
concerns were blended with the adult system, the
school system and others, and we just got lost
in the shuffle. With this Association, our goal
is simple: Juvenile Justice.
Our Primary Objectives
Promote unity among Juvenile Justice
practitioners.
To identify Legislative solutions to
issues that affect the lives of
Texas Children.
Provide training to enhance the
professional development of the
membership.
Encourage the use of technology to
enhance the delivery of services.
Promote research and evaluate
studies to improve quality of
services.
Increase public awareness of
Juvenile Probation Services.
Advocate for the advancement of
Juvenile Justice personnel.
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