Rockdale Regional Juvenile Justice Center (RRJJC)

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The Rockdale Regional Juvenile Justice Center (RRJJC) is a medium to low-security detention center located at 696 N FM 487 Rockdale, TX that is operated locally by the Juvenile Justice Department and holds youths awaiting the determination of punishment for the crimes of which they are accused. Most of the adolescents are here for less than two years.

The juvenile justice system differs from the adult system, focusing on rehabilitation and recognizing the developmental differences in juveniles. It aims to protect both the child and the public and helps juveniles become productive adults.

Juveniles are detained if they pose a threat, may miss court, or violate court orders. Parental involvement is crucial for effective supervision and rehabilitation.

Key differences in terminology include "taken into custody" instead of "arrest" and "supervision" instead of "probation." Referrals usually come from law enforcement, and an intake social worker decides the juvenile's placement. An inquiry can lead to dismissal, corrective action, or court involvement.

The process includes a plea hearing, possible evaluations, a pre-trial conference, a fact-finding hearing, and a dispositional hearing to determine the case's outcome. Parents may need to cover associated costs.

The Juvenile Justice Center provides a safe, secure, therapeutic environment that strongly encourages adolescent males and females to make positive changes in their lives. By giving constant structure and supervision through the Behavior Modification Program, the residents learn to put thought before action.

With 2 full-time Licensed Clinical Psychologists, 2 Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Providers, and Doctoral level therapists on staff utilizing both individual and group therapy, our intensive therapeutic program gives residents the means for addressing the issues in their lives that have led them to their current situation.

An Intensive Sex Offender Treatment Program addresses issues unique to adolescent males and females adjudicated for sex offenses. Family Therapy, Life Skills, a GED program, and a wide variety of individualized programs are also offered.

The Rockdale Regional Juvenile Justice Center as a dually certified facility can house up to 43 Pre-Adjudicated residents. Currently, it is an 8-bed pre-adjudication component. This section of the facility is used for the temporary housing of juveniles detained for law violations and/or pending juvenile court hearings. The goal of the center is to provide a short term safe and secure environment for the child as well as for the safety of the community.

The Rockdale Center is staffed with male and female Juvenile Supervision Officers who are certified by the Texas Juvenile Justice Probation Department and who must complete and maintain 80 hours of continuing education every two years. The staff is also provided regular training on numerous topics including various mental health issues, suicidal tendencies, de-escalation, physical restraint techniques, and much more.

At the time of admittance, juveniles are screened for identification, medical, emotional and mental health needs. RRJJC’s in-house therapeutic and medical departments are notified of any potential high-risk behaviors or diagnosis that would put the juvenile or our staff in danger. All juveniles admitted into the detention center are housed in a multi-person pod where they have individually assigned rooms. Residents are visually monitored 24 hours a day for their individual safety as well as the safety of others.

While at the detention center, all residents are provided educational services by the John H. Wood Jr Charter School. It is staffed with certified teachers, a number of whom are certified in special education, teachers aides, an LSSP, and an on campus principal. The Charter School offers all of the core classes, physical education, TAAKS preparation and testing. The school also provides special education services and gives students the opportunity to participate in one (1) hour of structured recreational time that includes both inside and outside activities in designated areas,

Residents are provided three meals a day and a snack in the evening. The food service staff is governed by the City of Rockdale Health Department and meets dietary guidelines under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Daily menus are approved by a certified dietitian and meet all dietary requirements.

We encourage communication between the residents and their families. Parents and Probation Officers coordinate and submit an approved contact list to the facility. Only approved contacts are allowed to visit. Incoming and outgoing mail, as well as phone calls, is subjected to this approved contact list. Probation Officers are supplied with visitation and phone regulations to ensure parents are informed of the procedures. All visitors are required to provide identification with photo prior to any visitation being allowed.

Staff and Programs at RRJJC - Our mission to train treatment professionals in our internship programs ensures that the residents receive therapy that is state of the art and based on research that has demonstrated its effectiveness.

With individual caseloads ranging from 8-12 residents each, our six-member treatment team includes two licensed clinical psychologist and four doctoral interns.

All of our detention staff are certified as professional juvenile supervision officers and coordinate their activities with the therapeutic and educational staff.

The facility collaborates with the Central Texas Workforce Business Center on a program titled Future Builders which aids residents in learning and evaluating choices to fulfil their educational and career goal. This program offers them training on proper ways to complete applications, interviews and allows them to register with workintexas.com

Pre and Post Adjudicated Males and Females accepted

• On-site educational instruction, year-round schooling, and GED preparation (on-site) and testing (off-site at a TEA approved location)
• Full-time Licensed Clinical Psychologists on staff
• Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Providers on staff
• Sex Offender Treatment available for males and females
• Transportation is available for Post-Adjudicated Placement from anywhere in Texas.

About the Rockdale Campus

Rockdale Campus is located inside of the Rockdale Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Rockdale, Texas. 4-M Youth Services owns the Rockdale Center and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission holds the license.

The Rockdale Center is a 65-bed secure facility serving both pre- and post-adjudicated youth. The facility primarily treats adolescents with drug and alcohol abuse problems, and sexual offenders. County juvenile probation departments place adolescents in the Rockdale center.

Rockdale school serves boys and girls ages 10 to 17. Our current enrollment is 60 students with about 30% in special education.

Our school staff includes a principal, educational diagnostician, registrar, core content teachers (math, science, social studies, and English), a P.E. teacher, and two instructional assistants. Additionally, the campus has a special education teacher that provides resource classes and tutoring. We also use the C-Scope curriculum, and students have access to a full range of computer-assisted instruction including Accelerated Math and Study Island.

This year we will offer Life College class. This class is for local credit and will cover topics such as learning how to fill out an application, job interest and how to interview for a job, managing a budget, opening a bank account, paying taxes, finding an apartment, and many other life skills.