Officials with the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Office say they’re seeing more violent behavior among youths.

The number of teens ages 10 to under 17-years old involved in crimes that deal with drugs, guns and vehicle thefts is on the rise. But they make-up only a small percentage of teens in the juvenile probation system, according to a local expert.

A Bexar County juvenile detention officer arrested late last month on a felony family violence charge has been returned to duty, the chief probation officer for the Bexar County Juvenile Detention Center confirmed Monday.

SAN ANTONIO – For the children who qualify for participation in a Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department equine therapy program, it is a unique and often first-time opportunity to work hands-on with horses. The program is called “Children and Horses Always Produce Success” or CHAPS. ”It is a unique and wonderful way to bring about change in the children’s lives,” said Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Jill Mata recently as she watched several children groom and feed horses. The program is available to children who reside at the Krier Juvenile Correctional Facility. ”They have to sort of earn their way into the program and be a good candidate for the program,“ Mata explained.