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TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION ANNUAL EVALUATION REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 1993

NCJ Number
146476
Date Published
1993
Length
33 pages
Annotation
In its 1993 annual report, the Texas Youth Commission summarizes the characteristics and behavior of the youthful offenders under its jurisdiction.
Abstract
The report summarizes the demographics, characteristics and behavior of the youth within the system. Ten tables summarize various measures and highlight changes from the previous year. A summary of new commitments by region and county are provided. Information summarized includes demographic characteristics of new 1993 commitments and of the total population; program population figures (number admitted, served, discharged, released, average daily population and average length of stay; population movements (from one facility to another); escapes from facilities; admissions to security units or detention facilities; significant educational gains; negative transfers (from lower to higher security); and recidivism rates. Tables