Sharing Good News
TJC Wilco would like to share some of the work being done in Williamon County, surrounding areas and throughout the nation within the Transformative Justice Community. We would also like to provide you with more information that supports the unique needs of the emerging adult population within the Criminal Justice System.
Transformative Justice Diversion Program
of Williamson County
The Transformative Justice Diversion Program of Williamson County is a felony diversion program for 17- to 24-year-olds who have been arrested for the first time for a non-violent type of offense behavior. This program was established in 2020 and the first two years, the program was involved in a research study conducted by A & M University Research Center. Please explore
Exciting Research Findings at Transformative Justice of Williamson County!
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TJ work being done in Travis County.
A diversion process is in place for emerging adults (age 17 to 20) who are CJ involved for misdemeanor offenses. Below is a link to information about the structure of that program as well as information reflecting the unique needs of this developmental stage.
Transformative Youth Justice: Trauma Informed Practices for Youth and Emerging Adults in Diversion Programs
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Visit Transformative Youth Justice.
Efforts in Texas
Information about the Emerging Adult Population from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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What is Emerging Adult Justice? - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Pilot Program in Nebraska
Emerging Adult Project by Columbia University