Registered Juvenile Facilities in Texas

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department maintains the Juvenile Facility Registry as a public service based upon self-reported information contained in the individual application submitted by the facility.  The information provided by the facility is not audited by TJJD and no representation is made as to its veracity.  It is the sole responsibility of each facility administrator or any other users of this registry to independently verify the accuracy, completeness, currency and/or suitability of any of the listed facilities. TJJD does not represent, guarantee or warranty the information contained in this registry and specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing this information.  Any reference in this registry to a vendor or service is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as an endorsement.  If you have any questions relating to the registration of secure juvenile facilities, please contact TJJD here:  facilityregistry@tjjd.state.tx.us

 

BRAZORIA COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER Status: Active
Type: Pre-Adjudication Detention
Legal Owner of Property: Brazoria County
Operator Type: Public
Type of Corporate Organization (private only): Non-Profit
Operator Name: Brazoria County Juvenile Justice Department
County Name: BRAZORIA
Facility ID Number 0201001

CONTACT INFORMATION

Administrator: LANCE GARDNER
Administrator's Email: lanceg@brazoriacountytx.gov
Mailing Address: 20875 COUNTY ROAD 171, ANGLETON, TX, 77515
Physical Address: 20875 COUNTY ROAD 171, ANGLETON, TX, 77515
Facility Telephone: 979-864-1210
Facility Fax: 979-864-1215
PREA Coordinator: Lance Gardner

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

Law Enforcement Jurisdiction: SHERIFF'S OFFICE, 3602 CR 45, ANGLETON, TX, 979-849-2441
Date the facility was constructed (best estimated completion date): 09/23/2010
Date the facility became operational: 05/01/1991
Design/Rated Capacity: 78
Anticipated New Beds To Be Operated During Calendar Year 2024: 0
If you are a secure facility, are any of these beds certified as both pre- and post-adjudication? Yes
If yes, how many typically allocated/reserved for Pre-Adjudication youth? 24.83
If yes, how many typically allocated/reserved for Post-Adjudication youth? 4.83
Co-Located Facility: No
Average Cost per Day for Contract Placement: 0
Fire Inspection Jurisdiction: County
Gender of Population Accepted: Both
Contracts with:
ACA Accredited: No
ACA Accreditation Expiration Date :
DFPS Accredited: No
DFPS Accreditation Expiration Date :
DSHS Accredited: No
DFPS Accreditation Expiration Date :

SECTION II: EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Who provides educational services (Probation Department, School District, Charter, Other)? School District
What is the name of the educational services provider? Angleton ISD
Who pays for educational services (Probation Department, School District, Charter, Other)? School District
Are certified teachers used to provide instruction to residents in the facility? Yes
If certified teachers are not used, who provides instruction?
Does a juvenile receive credit for school work completed while in placement? Yes
Does the facility provide year-round education? Yes
Are educational basic skills assessed upon entrance to the facility? Yes
Are educational basic skills assessed upon the exit to the facility? Yes
Are special educational services provided? Yes
Does the facility offer a GED program? No
Does the facility offer vocational training programs? No
Is the classroom instruction solely computer based? No
How many hours per week on average is secondary curricula offered.

SECTION III: MEDICAL/MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

How many (at a minimum) of the following types of personnel are available on-site and/or on-call at all times?
 On StaffContractual
PhysicianNoYes
Physician's Asst. (PA)NoYes
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)NoYes
Registered Nurse (RN)NoYes
Nurse Practitioner (NP)NoYes
DentistNoYes
OtherNoNo
How many (at a minimum) of the following types of personnel are available on-site and/or on-call at all times?
 On StaffContractual
PsychiatristNoYes
PsychologistNoYes
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)YesNo
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)YesNo
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)YesNo
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)NoYes
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)YesNo
Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Providers (LSOTP)NoYes
Mental Health ParaprofessionalNoYes

SECTION IV: RESTRAINTS

Personal Restraint Technique Utilized: Handle With Care
Disciplinary Seclusion Assignments:
From 90 Minutes to 24 Hours: 213
From 24 Hours to 48 Hours: 22
48 Hours or More:
Total Number of Disciplinary Seclusion Assignments: 235

SECTION V: RESIDENT PROGRAMS

What programs are available to residents? Mental Health
What services are available to residents? Crisis Intervention
Mental Health Assessments / Evaluations
Mental Health Treatment
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Substance Abuse Assessments / Evaluations
Minimum Age 10
Maximum Age 17
Does the facility offer a therapeutic community/positive peer culture program? No
Does the facility offer an experiential or adventure-based program? No
Does the facility offer an anger management or conflict resolution program? Yes
Does the facility offer life/social skills program? Yes
Does the facility provide transition/re-entry services to the juvenile and/or family? No
Does the facility offer job placement services? No
Does the facility utilize community-based volunteer organizations? Yes
Does the facility offer an independent living skills program? No
Does the facility offer faith-based services? Yes
Does the facility offer a cognitive behavioral program? Yes
Are family counseling services provided? Yes