The Mission of this department is to act in the best interest of both the community and the children referred to this department. When these two interests are in conflict, our first responsibility is the protection of the community or victims. Once this is ensured then our goal is for the rehabilitation of the child.
This department is an extension of the Juvenile Court system, as such we respond to the courts' orders by providing direct supervision of the juvenile offenders. This is being done in an effort to decrease danger to the community and to provide structured supervision for our clients through a continuum of sanctions and rehabilitation programs.

Our daily mission is to empower families and children to fully utilize their potential for personal change and growth through the following:

• Holding families and children accountable and responsible for their actions.
• Providing a climate conducive to change.
• Treating families and children with dignity and respect while providing responsible solutions for their problems

Mark Gorman - Director

Office Location

705 Ellen Trout
Lufkin, Texas

Mailing Address

P. O. Box 222
Lufkin, Texas 75902

Phone 936-634-8365  
Detention Center 936-634-8689  
Fax 936-634-8530   
E-mail: mgorman@angelinacounty.net

"When a Child Breaks the Law in Texas"

In Texas the ages of juvenile justice jurisdiction are 10 through 16. The handling of juveniles is strictly regulated by state law, but juvenile probation is locally administered at the county level.

Texas Juvenile Probation System

The Texas Juvenile Probation Commission works in partnership with local juvenile boards and juvenile probation departments to support and enhance juvenile probation services.
 

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Staff   
   
Dwana Nowak - Office Manager 

Youlanda Lane - Juvenile Officer  

Regina Davis - Juvenile Officer  

Jessica Rucobo - Juvenile Officer  

Sheila Sellers - Juvenile Officer  

Salvador Luna - Juvenile Officer  

Garry Hults - Juvenile Officer

Brandon Barnes - Juvenile Officer

Lufkin Middle School   
 
   
Angelina/Nacogdoches County 
Salvador Luna - Special Needs Coordinator 
   
Community Restitution Coordinator/Teen Court Coordinator
On Lufkin High School Campus
Benita Bennett - 936-633-7808 
   
LISD Truancy Coordinator (Lufkin High School) 

   
Superintendent of Detention  
Gregory Shepherd 936-634-8689 
   
Administrative Assistant  
Jo Hayes 936-634-8689