Head of Texas Juvenile Justice Department Resigns

Head of Texas juvenile justice department resigns

It’s not immediately clear why TJJD Executive Director Shandra Carter left the role, which she had held since 2022.

Texas youth prison director resigns following controversial multiday lockdown

Shandra Carter’s sudden departure comes weeks after KERA and The Texas Newsroom revealed the disturbing effects of an unprecedented lockdown across the agency’s facilities.

Texas youth prison director resigns following controversial multi-day lockdown

Shandra Carter' sudden departure comes weeks after KERA and The Texas Newsroom revealed the disturbing effects of an unprecedented lockdown across the agency's facilities.