My original plan today was to attend the Texas Board of Criminal Justice meeting today in Huntsville. The intent was to take advantage of the three minutes available to the public to comment on prison-related matters. The purpose was to encourage the board and TDCJ administration to include the voices of those with lived experience […]
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This website is the offspring of www.teensinprison.org. That site was originally created in furtherance of concern about the treatment of juveniles in the court system and correctional facilities. While that site remains active, my focus has shifted from individual to system issues. Texas prisons have been operating for over 150 years. Today they are far
“The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.” Bryan Stevenson INTRODUCTION Fair Changes is an informal alliance of current and former adults in custody and other advocates supportive of the American ideal of EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW. Our interest covers all aspects
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The mandate of the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight is: “…..to provide objective research, analysis, and recommendations to help guide criminal justice policies.” That guidance will come………..” not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the committee shall submit a report that contains the recommendations described by Section 328.004 (a)(2)” That is a huge and
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