JJJuvenile Justice Association Of Texas
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About Juvenile Justice Association Of Texas
The Juvenile Justice Association of Texas helps strengthen juvenile justice services by supporting the professionals who work in juvenile probation, detention, residential services, and related fields. Through annual conferences, continuing education, legislative advocacy, networking, and scholarships, JJAT gives practitioners practical support while keeping the needs of Texas children in view. Your gift helps sustain the training and connections that shape this work across the state.
JJAT is a statewide professional association focused specifically on Texas juvenile justice practitioners and the children affected by the system. Its work reaches professionals through annual conferences, continuing education, advocacy, networking, research and service evaluation, and scholarships, including four $1,500 scholarships each year and another $1,500 scholarship for a juvenile justice professional pursuing a degree.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Spring and Fall Conferences
JJAT holds conferences annually around Texas that provide training, education, networking opportunities, and information for juvenile justice professionals.
Continuing education and CEUs
JJAT provides ongoing education resources and conference training to support the professional development of its membership.
Legislative advocacy
JJAT identifies legislative solutions affecting Texas children and advocates for the advancement of juvenile justice personnel.
Professional networking
JJAT provides networking opportunities for juvenile justice practitioners and professionals.
Scholarships
JJAT offers four $1,500 scholarships each year to conference participants and provides a $1,500 scholarship for a juvenile justice professional pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree.
Research and service evaluation
JJAT promotes research and evaluates studies intended to improve the quality of juvenile justice services.
One Voice advocacy
One Voice brings together chief juvenile probation officers, juvenile probation officers, and juvenile supervision officers representing Texas juvenile justice departments to advocate for policies affecting the state juvenile justice system.
About this work
Mission
The Juvenile Justice Association of Texas promotes advocacy for Texas children by providing quality juvenile services through professional development, education and training, identifying legislative solutions that affect Texas children, and providing leadership for juvenile justice personnel. Its objectives include promoting unity among juvenile justice practitioners, encouraging technology use, supporting research and evaluation, increasing public awareness of juvenile probation services, and advocating for juvenile justice personnel.
Who they serve
Juvenile justice professionals and practitioners in Texas, including personnel working in juvenile probation, detention, residential services, and corrections.
Their impact
- JJAT offers four $1,500 scholarships annually.
- JJAT has awarded scholarships to named recipients from 2017 through 2023.
How your donation helps
- A $1,500 scholarship for an individual employed in the juvenile justice profession and pursuing a degree, supported by private donations.
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Amador R. Rodriguez Award, first presented in 2000 to Elva Chapman and Estela Medina for their work in the juvenile justice field
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
When does JJAT provide its main professional training opportunities?
JJAT’s main training opportunities take place at its Spring and Fall Conferences, held annually around Texas. These gatherings offer professional education, training, networking, and opportunities to earn continuing education credit.
Who may apply for JJAT scholarships?
Four annual $1,500 scholarships are available to JJAT Conference participants and their immediate family members. JJAT also offers a $1,500 scholarship to a juvenile justice professional pursuing an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree who has attended at least two JJAT conferences in the previous two years.
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