Texas Human Resources Code

§ 201.003 — GOALS

HR § 201.003Title 12. JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES AND FACILITIES · Part A. TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD AND TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT · Ch. 201. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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The goals of the department and all programs, facilities, and services that are operated, regulated, or funded by the department are to:

(1)support the development of a consistent county-based continuum of effective interventions, supports, and services for youth and families that reduce the need for out-of-home placement;

(2)increase reliance on alternatives to placement and commitment to secure state facilities, consistent with adequately addressing a youthful offender's treatment needs and protection of the public;

(3)locate the facilities as geographically close as possible to necessary workforce and other services while supporting the youths' connection to their families;

(4)encourage regional cooperation that enhances county collaboration;

(5)enhance the continuity of care throughout the juvenile justice system; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 85 (S.B. 653), Sec. 1.002, eff. September 1, 2011.