Criminal Justice Dept-Human Resources

Eastham State Prison, located in Lovelady, TX, is a correctional institution that has been accredited by the American Correctional Association since January 1999. With a capacity to house 2,143 male inmates, the facility offers a range of services including ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health care, educational programs such as literacy and vocational training, and various community work projects. Managed by UTMB, Eastham State Prison also provides faith-based dormitories, reentry planning, and volunteer initiatives such as substance abuse education and mentoring. The prison operates agricultural operations, manufacturing and logistics facilities, and offers a range of programs and services aimed at rehabilitation and preparing inmates for successful reintegration into society.Generated from the website

The Allan B. Polunsky Unit, located in Livingston, TX, is a state correctional institution that has been accredited by the American Correctional Association since January 2003. With a capacity to house approximately 2,984 male inmates, the facility offers a range of services including medical, dental, and mental health care, as well as educational programs, vocational training, and various community work projects. Managed by UTMB, the Polunsky Unit provides ambulatory medical services available 24/7, a geriatric facility, and specialized treatment programs for mental health. In addition to offering literacy and educational programs, the facility provides career and technology programs in automotive specialization, electrical trades, and more. With a focus on rehabilitation and reentry planning, the Polunsky Unit also offers volunteer initiatives, employment opportunities, and various support services for inmates.Generated from the website

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice manages offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities that contract with it. The agency also provides funding and oversight of community supervision, previously known as adult probation, and is responsible for the supervision of offenders released from prison on parole or mandatory supervision. It is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the governor. The agency s rehabilitation and reentry programs division administers various programs that emphasis on the rehabilitation and re-entry of offenders into the community. Its victim services division provides various services, such as toll-free number for victims and their families, victim offender mediation and dialogue, victim notification, automated victim notification system and prison tours. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is located in Huntsville, Texas.