This is the first time the Attorney General's office has provided such a broad array of juvenile crime information to the public. I am pleased to offer this very valuable tool to the people of Texas. The catalog includes information on programs that address a variety of issues from gangs and substance abuse to truancy and mentoring. The Attorney General's office compiled the catalog information by surveying intervention and prevention programs throughout the state. Each program entry includes the age targeted, counties served, program history, funding source, program administrator, contact information and a brief description of the services provided.
Service providers can also use the information to collaborate with other programs around the state.
For example, a parent in Deaf Smith County whose 12 year old child is just starting to cause concern could search the catalog using the criteria of Deaf Smith County, programs targeting 12 year olds and general juvenile crime. The parent would immediately have access to information on two programs that may be helpful to them.