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

 

HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER Status: Active
Type: Pre-Adjudication Detention
Legal Owner of Property: Harris County
Operator Type: Public
Type of Corporate Organization (private only): Public Facility Corporation
Operator Name: Harris County
County Name: HARRIS
Facility ID Number 1011003

CONTACT INFORMATION

Administrator: LEONTA RHEAMS
Administrator's Email:
Mailing Address: 1200 CONGRESS, HOUSTON, TX, 77002
Physical Address: 1200 CONGRESS, HOUSTON, TX, 77002
Facility Telephone: 713-222-4100
Facility Fax: 713-222-4222
PREA Coordinator: Karl Mclean

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

Law Enforcement Jurisdiction: CONSTABLE'S OFFICE PRECINCT 1, 1302 PRESTON ST STE 501, HOUSTON, TX, 713-222-4300
Date the facility was constructed (best estimated completion date): 04/06/2006
Date the facility became operational: 04/06/2006
Design/Rated Capacity: 250
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? No
If yes, how many typically allocated/reserved for Pre-Adjudication youth?
If yes, how many typically allocated/reserved for Post-Adjudication youth?
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)? Charter
What is the name of the educational services provider? Excel Academy
Who pays for educational services (Probation Department, School District, Charter, Other)? Charter
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? No
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)NoNo
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN)YesYes
Registered Nurse (RN)YesNo
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
PsychologistYesYes
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)NoNo
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW)YesNo
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)YesNo
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)NoYes
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)NoNo
Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Providers (LSOTP)YesYes
Mental Health ParaprofessionalNoNo

SECTION IV: RESTRAINTS

Personal Restraint Technique Utilized: The Mandt System
Disciplinary Seclusion Assignments:
From 90 Minutes to 24 Hours: 139
From 24 Hours to 48 Hours: 384
48 Hours or More:
Total Number of Disciplinary Seclusion Assignments: 523

SECTION V: RESIDENT PROGRAMS

What programs are available to residents? Substance(Abuse)
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 18
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? Yes
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? No
Are family counseling services provided? Yes