TDCJ Volunteer Services August 2013 Newsletter

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Texas Department of Criminal Justice Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Newsletter August 2013

Public Awareness Corrections Today (PACT) Conference

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will be hosting a free informational conference for offenders' families and members of the general public on October 5, 2013.  The event will be held at the Sam Houston State University Criminal Justice Center in Huntsville, Texas.  Registration begins at 8 a.m.  Read more...

 pact conference

Therapon Theological Seminary and Bible Institute & The Criminal Recovery and Relapse Prevention Program

"We do not make men better, we make better men."- Dr. Carlin, an approved volunteer since 1994

Robert Roberts attributes the Therapon Program to helping him change his life's direction. Roberts, an offender serving life at the Eastham Unit said, "Dr. Carlin teaches us that by changing our belief we can change our life." Read more...

 Therapon

"I Am Restorative Justice"- RJH Part II

Restorative Justice of Houston is a collaboration of non-profit organizations.  Our July 2013 Newsletter introduced the first of three videos featuring numerous Prison Ministry leaders and organizations from the greater Houston area.

 Part II