Description
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is seeking a professional researcher to design and implement a sustainable research strategy to develop a comprehensive, longitudinal study of workforce and service-user experiences, mental health impacts, and operational effectiveness. The study will analyze organizational culture, environmental stressors, and best practices for optimizing youth rehabilitation services and employee wellness. The selected respondent will be required to provide research services, including data collection and analysis, survey implementation, research design and implementation, reporting and publication, and ethical compliance. The respondent must have experience in large-scale, longitudinal study design and demonstrate expertise in correctional workforce research, juvenile justice, and organizational culture studies.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Informing evidence-based practice within TJJD facilities
• Enhancing workforce and youth well-being
• Responding to investigative needs and operational challenges
• Developing protective measures against occupational stress injuries
• Improving TJJD recruitment and retention strategies
• Ensuring effective data-driven decision-making
The project is expected to last for three years, with two optional one-year renewal periods. The respondent will be required to provide annual progress reports, biannual culture and climate assessments, and other deliverables as specified in the solicitation.