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Tarrant Co. Juvenile Justice AEP
The Tarrant County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (TCJJAEP) was developed to be a unique educational alternative for at risk youth, their families, and their community. The TCJJAEP provides a combination of academic, behavioral, therapeutic and support services needed to meet the needs of youth expelled from the public school system. Brief History
In 1996, the Texas State Legislature mandated juvenile boards in counties with a population over 125,000 to operate a JJAEP. The Tarrant County Juvenile Board delegated the responsibility of the JJAEP to Tarrant County Juvenile Services. Tarrant County Juvenile Services, Lena Pope Home, Fort Worth Independent School District and Santa Fe Adolescent Services collaborate to provide the TCJJAEP. Tarrant County Juvenile Services serves as the lead agency.
Transition
The transition to home campus may include a joint conference with the student, parent and school district. Special education students and their parents have an A.R.D conference to achieve the transition. JJAEP follow-up services are available for 6 months after discharge.
Program Objectives
To provide education and treatment for expelled students ages 10-18 in the least restrictive environment.
To design and implement a curriculum based on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, which promotes student’s successful passage of TAAS and TAKS examinations.
To successful reintegrate students back into the mainstream classroom or society upon completion of JJAEP general course curricula or GED programming.
To improve students attendance and reduce student dropout rates.
To involve the youth’s family in all aspects of education and treatment.
To promote self-sufficiency and self-discipline as viable alternatives to the cycle of dropping out, welfare dependence and criminal activity.