Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee Aug 26th, 2024

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Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Aug 26th, 2024 at 09:08 am

House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee

The meeting focused on enhancing the juvenile justice system's care and treatment for youth. Mr. Guardo highlighted ongoing efforts to improve mental health resources and create pathways for rehabilitation, aiming to address unique challenges each youth faces. There were vigorous discussions about the importance of transparency, continuous evaluations, and the necessity of bringing families into the rehabilitation process. Mr. Guardo emphasized that the system must evolve to ensure that care is not merely reactive but also proactive in creating structured plans for youths transitioning back to their communities. The Chair acknowledged the complexities involved and reiterated the need for effective service delivery across facilities.