Inmate artist Brian Estes began painting while incarcerated, using his talent to create eye-catching murals at the new TDCJ - Bartlett Unit. Estes along with two other inmate artists, Jeremy Nesbett and Johnny Krause, are using their creativity to bring beauty to the facility and foster a safer and more positive environment for inmates and staff. Watch to see how their murals are inspiring change: | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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#TDCJ officially launched the new Correctional Development Program earlier this week, which is designed to ensure cadet graduates are equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to handle real-world correctional operations. This new program consists of: ⭐️ Eight-Week Pre-Service Academy ⭐️ Five-Phase Training Model ⭐️ Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) ⭐️ Updated Physical Agility Test (PAT) Learn more about the Correctional Development Program by watching below: | Texas Depar
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How does TDCJ decide where inmates go? 📍 State classification evaluates each inmate, determines the right facility, and plans transportation. Today, the agency is larger than ever, and its approach is evolving to meet changing needs. Regionalization will help keep inmates closer to family, reduce transfers, and save time, money, and stress for everyone involved. 🤝 #TDCJ #Corrections #Rehabilitation | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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TDCJ is expanding its testing to continue to keep COVID-19 out of our 104 prison units. Incoming offenders arriving at our 24 intake facilities are now being screened for fevers. Anyone with a 100.4 temperature or higher will be medically isolated and treated following our contagious disease protocol. Employees and staff had already been being temperature screened before entry to the units. Anyone with a fever of 100.4 or higher would be denied entrance. All visitation is still suspended. #TDCJ
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TDCJ and the Office of Inspector General are surging personnel to find and stop the flow of illegal and dangerous contraband into correctional facilities. Beginning this month, specialized search and drug testing teams, assisted by cadets who are near the end of their officer training program will be making unannounced visits at specific units. Here is an inside look at the campaign to uncover contraband at the Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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The Life Skills program at the TDCJ - W.J. Estelle Unit is redefining education for the hearing impaired community, proving that change has no limits. This class pairs innovation and accessibility with real-world skills and builds a strong sense of confidence.🌟 For graduates like Renny Harvard, it's more than just a class, its an opportunity for growth. Watch to see how this program is changing lives. #TDCJ #growthmindset #rehabilitation | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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