In this short film produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, gain insight into the collaborative efforts of Harris County’s youth justice agency through the transformation of a juvenile correctional facility into The Opportunity Center, a first of its kind community outreach center in the Gulfton area of Harris County, Texas. Learn more about The Opportunity Center's journey of transformation.

As juvenile justice practitioners, we each have different roles, but we all share the same goal;  to make a life-changing impact on the hearts and minds of the young people in our care. View our open positions, and apply today.

Explore the impact of lived experience in youth justice by delving into a story that transcends statistics, offering insight and empathy to families facing similar challenges; because understanding comes best from those who walked the same path.

About Us

The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department is committed to the protection of the public utilizing intervention strategies that are community-based, family-oriented, and least restrictive while emphasizing responsibility and accountability of both parent and child.

Dashboard

The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department is committed to the protection of the public utilizing intervention strategies that are community-based, family-oriented, and least restrictive while emphasizing responsibility and accountability of both parent and child.


The Dashboard offers insight into our efforts. Click on the Folders to the left of the map to see different resources displayed and more information options to select from inside the folder.