Tools for System-Involved Youth

The following resources can assist system-involved youth and their loved ones as they navigate through the juvenile justice system. If you know of a resource that is not included here, please email us at info@TexasCJC.org to let us know.

Advocacy and Research Organization Publications

• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Know Your Rights! [poster for students] (Nov 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: The School-to-Prison Pipeline [ENGLISH] (Nov 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: The School-to-Prison Pipeline [SPANISH] (Nov 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Student Rights [ENGLISH] (Nov 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Student Rights [SPANISH] (Nov 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: The Juvenile Court Process [ENGLISH] (Sep 2011)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: The Juvenile Court Process [SPANISH] (Oct 2011)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: What Can I Expect When My Child is Locked Up? [ENGLISH] (Sep 2011)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: What Can I Expect When My Child is Locked Up? [SPANISH] (Oct 2011)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: When Can I Visit My Child? [ENGLISH] (Sep 2011)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: When Can I Visit My Child? [SPANISH] (Oct 2011)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Sealing Your Child’s Juvenile Record [ENGLISH] (Sep 2011)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Sealing Your Child’s Juvenile Record [SPANISH] (Oct 2011)
• ACLU of Texas: Youth Rights Manual – A guide about your rights at school, at home, and in your community [ENGLISH] (Jan 2010)
• ACLU of Texas: Youth Rights Manual – A guide about your rights at school, at home, and in your community [SPANISH] (Jan 2010)
• ACLU of Texas: Know Your Rights – What To Do If You’re Stopped By The Police [wallet card] (Dec 2009)
• Texas Appleseed: Guide for Families – When My Child is Disciplined at School (Jan 2009)
• ACLU: The Basics: Texas School Discipline [ENGLISH AND SPANISH flyer] (Mar 2008)

Texas Agency Publications

• Texas Juvenile Justice Department: Youth Handbook (Jan 2012)
• Texas Juvenile Justice Department: Family Handbook (Jan 2012)
• Texas Youth Commission: Reentry & Reintegration of TYC Youth (June 2010)
• Texas Youth Commission: CoNEXTions Rehabilitative Program [brochure] (July 2009)
• Texas Youth Commission: Special Education Liaison Program [brochure] (Mar 2009)
• Texas Youth Commission: Youth Complaint & Grievance Guide [brochure] (Apr 2008)
• Texas Youth Commission: Education Liaisons [brochure] (Feb 2008)

Helpful Contact Information

Please click here for phone numbers and web addresses for juvenile justice-related agencies.