Folks all across the political spectrum agree that Texas prisons are in need of change. In fact, that’s the case around the country. Of course, agreement is just the first step and that is where the discussion usually ends. However, there are a few people who have thought through the issue and crafted a plan. […]
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There is more than one way to mitigate heat inside Texas prisons. Here’s a message I sent to Reps Sherman and Canales, the two elected officials who have advocated most strongly for humane prison conditions. PRISON HEAT – A PROPOSAL “My home does not include a carport or garage. Not enough shade either. So when I
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In October 2022, a large number of residents in solitary confinement in Teas prisons, sent a proposal, via snail mail, to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas lawmakers outlining their concerns about living conditions. They identified what they considered inhumane conditions and recommended changes. Furthermore, they stated that if no response was received
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FOOTBALL AND PRISONS “Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” – Vince Lombardi” “By doing our best and applying that effort to a larger goal that benefits everyone, either directly or through a ripple effect of kindness, we make
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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