TYC’s interim director forced out
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 1:47 pm
Dimitria Pope, who was named acting executive director of the Texas Youth Commission last spring, resigned Monday. Reportedly, the agency new conservator told her she would be fired if she did not resign. Pope had announced at a legislative last week that she had applied for the position as permanent agency head, but was not being considered.
In her nine months at the agency, Pope drew frequent criticism for expanding the use of pepper spray and solitary confinement in TYC facilities. She has also been criticized for using state monies to redecorate her office at a time when the agency did not have enough money to staff its secure facilities at the level required by last spring’s reform legislation.
“TYC acting director resigns under pressure”, Dallas Morning News
“TYC chief’s resignation stirs further criticism”, Houston Chronicle
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