(TJJD) Youth Handbook - Texas Juvenile Justice Department

can be "used against you" in the punishment phase of your trial. In fact, you’lllikely get a much higher sentence because of the offense you are here for now.This could include a life sentence. Although legally you are not considered tohave been "convicted of a felony" because you were a juvenile at the time of theoffense, you may still experience difficulty in the community because of theseriousness of your offense. That is why it is important to get all the help youcan with your education, vocational training, and job skills while you are in TJJD.The Department of Sentenced Offender DispositionTJJD has a department in Central Office just for sentenced offender issues.These staff members help your case management staff make decisions aboutyou. They can also answer questions for you and your parents or guardians.Grounds at the Gainesville State School in Gainesville, TexasLOOKING AHEADTAKING RESPONSIBILITY & DEFINING YOUR FUTURE81