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flag Tarrant County sent more youth to state juvenile prisons in 2025 than any other county, driven by probation violations and a shift from community-based services to a new program.

flag Tarrant County sent more youth to Texas state juvenile prisons in 2025 than any other county, with 103 transfers—63% more than the prior year—driven by probation violations and changes in court practices. flag The rise follows the county’s termination of its contract with the nonprofit YAP, which provided community-based services to nearly 70% of youth under supervision, and its replacement with My Health My Resources, which emphasizes therapy and violence prevention but lacks YAP’s community-focused model. flag Advocates warn the shift may have contributed to higher incarceration rates, especially among Black youth, while officials cite court reforms and rising crime as factors. flag A growing waitlist for state facility beds now includes 149 youth, with some waiting up to 90 days, raising concerns about the impact of long-distance placements on rehabilitation.

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