TJJD is a unified state juvenile justice system that works with stakeholders to build an effective and efficient continuum of service for Texas youth. The mission of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department is to create a safer Texas through the establishment of a continuum of services that promotes positive youth outcomes through: Organizational excellence and integrity that earns and promotes public trust; Evidence-based performance and accountability that produces results; Collaboration and teamwork that builds on partnerships with youth, families and local communities, and Innovation and technology that results in efficient systems and services.