(TJJD) Youth Handbook - Texas Juvenile Justice Department

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TJJD abuse hotline poster displayed in dorms throughout the stateThe Texas Legislature has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding thesexual abuse, including consensual sexual contact, of a child in thecustody of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Any such violation mustbe reported. You’ll see these posters around campus reminding you of thehotline number to call in case you need to report sexual abuse:866-477-8354MAKING A COMPLAINT66
Tell:a case manager, JCO, campus administrator, teacher, nurse,youth rights specialist, youth care investigator, inspector general,the ombudsman, a volunteer, your parents, any trusted adultCall:the TJJD Hotline at 866-477-8354 (answered 24-hours-a-day)the ombudsman at 512-533-2770Write:a grievance (complaint) or a letter to a TJJD official includingthe inspector general or ombudsmanWhat Can I Complain About?You have the right to complain about anything.Who is Here to Help Me?The most important thing is to tell a trusted adult about any problems you arehaving, especially if you are being abused by another youth or TJJD staff. AnyTJJD staff member or volunteer can get your complaint to the right person.Youth Rights SpecialistsThese TJJD employees are in charge of the youth grievance system. They makesure your grievances are answered.Youth Care InvestigatorsThese TJJD employees investigate non-criminal allegations of abuse, neglect,exploitation, or policy violations by staff against youth within TJJD.Office of Inspector GeneralLOOKING AHEADTAKING RESPONSIBILITY & DEFINING YOUR FUTURE67
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IMPORTANT NUMBERSOrientation for Bo
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WHAT’S INSIDE MY HANDBOOK?Introdu
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INTRODUCTIONHi. My name is Jason. Y
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MY DAILY LIFE AT TJJDFacility Intak
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ContrabandContraband is anything yo
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Keeping in TouchTexas law makes it
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You are allowed visits from your at
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Making a Sick Call RequestYou can m
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family to determine how serious you
Page 23 and 24: MY BASIC RIGHTSJust because you are
Page 25 and 26: MY PARENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTSWe talk
Page 27 and 28: BASIC THINGS TJJD EXPECTS OF MEAs y
Page 29 and 30: 2. Orientation andAssessmentThe fir
Page 31 and 32: 6. ParoleMost youth are assigned to
Page 33 and 34: Assessment RatingThe second part of
Page 35 and 36: MY CoNEXTions © TREATMENT PROGRAMT
Page 37 and 38: OrientationDuring orientation, you
Page 39 and 40: Multi-Disciplinary Team and Case Pl
Page 41 and 42: You’ll be better at some subjects
Page 43 and 44: High School Diploma (Minimum HighSc
Page 45 and 46: Career and Technology Courses - Ear
Page 47 and 48: 3. The John C. Wende Trust Fund - T
Page 49 and 50: These numbers get averaged together
Page 51 and 52: Determining your privileges is not
Page 53 and 54: 7) Scheduled Behavior Groups - staf
Page 55 and 56: superintendent. It must happen in p
Page 57 and 58: You can be sent to security when yo
Page 59 and 60: • You have recently attempted to
Page 61 and 62: (13) Possession of Prohibited Items
Page 63 and 64: (5) Gang Activity - This is doing a
Page 65 and 66: 6. You cannot be denied: meals or s
Page 67 and 68: If you stay out of trouble, you don
Page 69 and 70: staff can give you a minor discipli
Page 71 and 72: The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PR
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Page 77 and 78: Remember - never lie! Don’t make
Page 79 and 80: MOVING TO MEDIUM SECURITYYou may no
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Page 95 and 96: MY JUVENILE RECORDSConfidentialityS
Page 97 and 98: What about gang records?Information
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