The new program at the TDCJ - W.J. Estelle Unit provides men in restrictive housing with the tools they need to turn negative thoughts into positive ones and gain more control over their behavior. Watch to learn more about this new program transforming the lives of inmates within restrictive housing. #TDCJ #impact #programming | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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The new program at the TDCJ - W.J. Estelle Unit provides men in restrictive housing with the tools they need to turn negative thoughts into positive ones and gain more control over their behavior. Watch to learn more about this new program transforming the lives of inmates within restrictive housing. #TDCJ #impact #programming | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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We're recognizing TDCJ's 175th anniversary through November and we couldn't talk about the history of the agency without mentioning where it all began: The Huntsville "Walls" Unit. #TDCJ #FromTheFiles #texas #history | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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We're recognizing TDCJ's 175th anniversary through November and we couldn't talk about the history of the agency without mentioning where it all began: The Huntsville "Walls" Unit. #TDCJ #FromTheFiles #texas #history | 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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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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Former prison guard charged with assault in inmate's death
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Working together can be a way to work through challenges at the TDCJ - W.J. Estelle Unit. The team-based staffing approach allows staff to work in groups for daily routines. This new pilot program allows staff to hold each other accountable, collaborate and ensure daily tasks are completed thoroughly. Watch to see how this initiative is positively influencing and the unit: | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Working together can be a way to work through challenges at the TDCJ - W.J. Estelle Unit. The team-based staffing approach allows staff to work in groups for daily routines. This new pilot program allows staff to hold each other accountable, collaborate and ensure daily tasks are completed thoroughly. Watch to see how this initiative is positively influencing and the unit: | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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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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Established as the first prison in Texas in 1849, the Huntsville Unit, commonly referred to as “The Walls Unit,” has gone through many additions and alterations in its almost 175 years of operation. *Note: The photo used in the video was taken in 2021. #TDCJ #TDCJ175 #tbt #ThrowbackThursday #throwback | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Estelle Unit - TDCJ Celebrating Addiction Recovery Milestone Shout out to Sgt. Upshaw and all you men! Supporters: Celebrate Recovery, Sugar Creek Baptist Church, FM418, NPL Academy, SFG Studios, Gospel Fed Music and SBG. Thank You! | NPL Academy
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#TDCJ unit leadership witnesses firsthand the dedication and hard work our officers and staff demonstrate every day in their roles. During National Correctional Officers Week, as with every day of the year, wardens and ranking officials extend their heartfelt appreciation to the men and women who have answered the call to serve and protect, playing a vital role in keeping Texas safe. Watch the video to hear their messages of gratitude and recognition as we honor our correctional professionals. |
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While incarcerated at the TDCJ - Mark W. Michael Unit, parolee Jesse Estrello attended services and participated in programs at the unit’s Chapel of Hope. Through these programs and the love and support he had from his mother, Estrello was able to rebuild his sense of self and get his life back on the right track. The combined motivational force of his mother and his fellow inmates at the chapel led Estrello to make parole in January 2017 after being behind bars for 24 years. Upon being released
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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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Everyone welcome our new puppy DUKE, the newest addition to the Estelle Unit K9 Kennel!! Duke is a 4 month old Bloodhound and he already loves his new job!! He is learning so fast with the help of K9 Handler Officer G. Lamb!! Training to be a scent specific tracking K9, he is already a great addition to our Kennel team! We are excited to watch him learn and grow! | TDCJ - W.J. Estelle Unit
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TDCJ had the honor of hosting the United Kingdom's🇬🇧 Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood, along with a delegation of officials, as they explored the state's approach to criminal justice. During their visit to the Estelle Unit, the delegation gained insight into our operations, rehabilitative programs, and incentivized dorms that contribute to one of the lowest recidivism rates in the nation.🌟 Texas continues to lead the way in reducing crime and transforming li
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The garment factory at the Hughes Unit in Gatesville is the only unit that produces the socks, elastic, and officer and inmate jackets for all of TDCJ. They produce between 18-20,000 socks a day, 7500 yards of elastic a day, and 500 jackets a day. #TDCJ #reelsvideos #fyp #garments | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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This week TDCJ began introducing tablets at select correctional facilities. The Henley State Jail in Dayton was the first in the system to receive secure tablets which deliver educational, vocational, religious, and legal materials along with messaging and numerous other programs. Securus is providing tablets at no cost to the inmate or the state. In addition to Henley, the Kyle and Kegans units were also apart of the rollout this week. The Bell and Halbert units will receive them this upcoming
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Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Wynne Unit Life Coach program! 🎓#TDCJ #fyp #reelsfb #reelsvideo #lifecoach #rehabilitation #texas | Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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