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APRIL 2025 | SECOND CHANCE SUCCESS |
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 TDCJ Celebrates Second Chance Month with Focus on Inmate Reentry and Employment
Each April, Texas joins the nation in observing Second Chance Month, a time to recognize the importance of providing opportunities for individuals with criminal records to successfully reintegrate into society. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has one of the lowest recidivism rates in the country at 16.9 percent, a figure that reflects the agency’s commitment to public safety through effective reentry programs.
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For inmates working to stay sober, the Recovery Housing Opportunity Program (RHOP) provides a supportive environment for success. Watch to learn how RHOP is changing lives at the Estes Unit.
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The Bartlett Unit inmates are teaching basic commands to foster dogs from the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter to help give them a second chance at finding a home.
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After years of incarceration and self-destructive behavior, Emory Hernandez found a path toward redemption and a way to reunite with her family. Follow her story through two parts to see how she is using her experience to help others.
Path Toward Redemption: Part 1
 Path Toward Redemption: Part 2
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Emory Hernandez is making it her mission to help others see that incarceration does not have to be the end of their story. WATCH how STRIVE changed her life and set her on a path of helping others. |
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Every April, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) is held to promote victims’ rights and to honor crime victims and their advocates.
In 1997, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s mission statement was amended to include the phrase “To assist victims of crime,” and what had been the Victim Services section within the Parole Division was elevated to become the Victim Services Division (VSD). Since then, VSD has worked to provide innovative programs and services for crime victims.
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Parole officers like Andrew Mojica are an important resource for their clients, guiding them toward second-chance success by providing the proper tools and support to achieve their goals. For Officer Mojica, who currently serves at the Huntsville District Parole Office, his role affords him the opportunity to understand how his work impacts his clients. Click the LINK to see the full video!
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Barbara Rodriguez found the transition from military service to TDCJ easy because both allowed her to work with individuals from all walks of life. She is now helping individuals transition from a life of incarceration back into society as a parole officer at the Temple District Parole Office. WATCH as she talks about why she focuses on the now and not the past. |
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