Vision and Mission Statements | Core Values

The College of Juvenile Justice will be a global leader in advancing the understanding and practice of justice and policy challenges through innovative research, transformative education, and the pursuit of excellence. The College will be a global leader in advancing the understanding and practice of justice and policy challenges through innovative research, transformative education, and the pursuit of excellence.

The College of Juvenile Justice is committed to excellence in education, training, prevention and service. By offering a diverse curriculum we train empiricists, educators and practitioners in criminal and juvenile justice. A primary aim is to assist with the understanding of human behavior and the reduction of crime in the State of Texas and the United States.

Innovation: We will 1) be bold in our approaches and actively think outside the box, 2) improve our technology and utilize technology ethically in our work, and 3) innovate to allow us to increase in national rankings among our academic programs.

Respect: We will 1) focus on belonging, so faculty, staff, and students feel part of our college community, 2) value the ideas that everyone has to offer. We will intentionally seek different points of view in the decision-making process, and 3) appreciate each person for who they are, the perspectives they have, and the experiences that shape their views.

Integrity: We will 1) ensure transparency in decision-making, 2) communicate our values, and 3) abide by professional codes of ethics.

Build effective collaborations: We will 1) focus on building and maintaining partnerships with people, organizations, and agencies that align with our priorities, 2) create professional development opportunities to increase networking among stakeholders, faculty, staff, and students, and 3) host college-level events to maintain and strengthen the relationship between the Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center and the academic units.

Justice and advocacy: We will 1) strive to be change agents in the community, 2) empower students from our programs to think boldly in their approaches as become employed in their respective field, and 3) provide academic curricula that are dynamic and responsive to the needs and changes of the criminal and juvenile justice systems.