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TJJD Implements Revised Curriculum for Juvenile Probation and Supervision Officer Basic Training


AUSTIN, Texas – TJJD’s Juvenile Justice Training Academy (JJTA) recently released revised curriculum for three mandatory topics to be used for juvenile probation and supervision officer basic training. The new materials include the full curriculum on Officer Safety and Mechanical Restraints, Customized Case Design, and Suicide Prevention and Intervention. The JJTA worked with the regional training officers, select field subject matter experts and internal technical authorities for input and review of the approved material. This new material should be used when training officers for certification.

Officer Safety and Mechanical Restraints is a 3.5 hour course that provides an overview of safety considerations when supervising juveniles in and out of an office setting. Participants will examine the proper application of mechanical restraints via scenario-based learning. This course is intended for juvenile probation officers.

Customized Case Design is a 5.5 hour course that considers fundamental concepts necessary for customized case design. Case management principles, including effective documentation and setting goals will be examined and participants will further create a case plan based on the newly implemented Texas Administrative Code standards. This course is designed for juvenile probation officers.

Suicide Prevention and Intervention is a 2.0 hour course that provides an overview of adolescent suicide through an examination of interventions that can be used to provide guidance and support for juveniles struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings. This course is designed for both juvenile probation officers and juvenile supervision officers.

The new materials may be found online at TJJD’s JJTA Training Resources, or by clicking here (http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/trainingresources/login.aspx). When accessing the page, the curriculum is found under the respective "Mandatory Curriculum" and links to the lesson plan, participant guide, powerpoint presentation, and other applicable documents are available.

For more information, please contact Kristy Almager at 512.490.7125 or Kristy.Almager@tjjd.texas.gov or Chris Ellison at 512.490.7245 or Chris.Ellison@tjjd.texas.gov
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