Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department

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08/16/2023

We are and daily at CSCD.
Check out this email from a client to her CSO Cooper!

"So I got my case dismissed! I was a day away from completing my IOP, they had me set to discharge later, but since Coach Valerie and Mrs. Vickie the court manager were there for me, the judge ended up dismissing my case and told me to email him my certificate when I got it!

I just wanted to thank you for being a part of my recovery and for supporting me. I don’t think I would have wanted to stay sober if it wasn’t for you. You showed me that you truly cared and wanted me to be the best me.

Since I got off probation, I finished saving up for a cash car, and I made a deal with my GM and my district manager for my job, if I got a car they would promote me to General Manager. I accepted their offer yesterday and will start my new position with salary and PTO next Monday!! I still haven’t gotten my daughter back, but I haven’t given up yet.. I spend every chance I get with my son and he has been my “why”. I’ve moved from Oxford into an apartment with my 10+ year friend who is a flight attendant for United and I’ve gotten on the right medications that help me succeed.

I just wanted to update you on my life and tell you are amazing and anyone who gets you as a PO is so lucky. Thank you for everything! Love and miss you!! I hope you’re doing well?"

The Client

South Region APPRECIATION WEEK❤️
07/27/2023

South Region APPRECIATION WEEK❤️

Our CAST Unit celebrating Appreciation Week in style!
07/21/2023

Our CAST Unit celebrating Appreciation Week in style!

Check out part of our Residential Team showing off their beautiful new tie dye attire!!!
07/21/2023

Check out part of our Residential Team showing off their beautiful new tie dye attire!!!

Recognizing and embracing Culture Day at our North Region!
07/20/2023

Recognizing and embracing Culture Day at our North Region!

Residential Services team lunch - Celebrating our awesome CSO’s and all the amazing work they do !
07/19/2023

Residential Services team lunch - Celebrating our awesome CSO’s and all the amazing work they do !

Another fun night with our CSCD team! Our annual softball game against our friends at TDCJ Parole Division Region III at...
07/19/2023

Another fun night with our CSCD team! Our annual softball game against our friends at TDCJ Parole Division Region III at Feld Field was a blast. Lots of laughs and runs. (even though we lost 15-7)

07/15/2023

Great work by some of our clients at our residential treatment facility.

From CSO M. Fraslin: "Mr. M was placed on a RIC FPTI program on 9/14/2022, completed a CAST assessment, intensive outpat...
07/11/2023

From CSO M. Fraslin:

"Mr. M was placed on a RIC FPTI program on 9/14/2022, completed a CAST assessment, intensive outpatient treatment followed by supportive outpatient treatment, and provided negative drug screens. He was early terminated from his supervision because he was able to show he had the tools, knowledge, and desire to maintain a sober lifestyle, abstain from alcohol and methamphetamine use, and continue to be a productive citizen in society. Congratulations!"

"Ms. M was placed on a RIC FPTI program on 6/3/2022, completed a CAST assessment, intensive outpatient treatment followed by supportive outpatient, provided negative drug screens, and was successfully discharged from supervision. She was able to obtain employment at a chemcial plant earning the highest salary she’s ever had which allowed her to financially support her 3, 16, and 17-year old children. She showed she had the tools, knowledge, and desire to maintain a sober lifestyle and continue to be a productive citizen in our community. Congratulations!"

From CSO M. Scott: "I want to acknowledge my client JT for successfully completing residential treatment with WHO-A and ...
07/11/2023

From CSO M. Scott:

"I want to acknowledge my client JT for successfully completing residential treatment with WHO-A and residential Aftercare with Gateway. Ms. T acknowledges she has previously made some poor choices in her life, but with the help of her treatment programs, she wants to take the tools she learned and make better choices for herself. Ms. T is in the process of working with DPS Office to obtain her Occupational Driver’s License so that she can work on obtaining stable employment for herself. Due to her accomplishments with the RIC Program, the Ms. T was granted Early Termination. Congratulations!"

"I want to acknowledge my client AV for successfully completing IOP/SOP Treatment with Career and Recovery. Ms. V made the decision to enroll into San Jacinto College. She has completed her first semester and reports she looks forward to her ultimate goal of becoming a Nurse. Congratulations!"

07/10/2023

Progress sometimes takes awhile, but we are moving forward with demolition and construction at our Residential Treatment Facility in NE Harris County! A building used for DDRP was taken down this morning. The old dorm behind it is next.

Fun times and North Region Supervisor event this week!
06/29/2023

Fun times and North Region Supervisor event this week!

!We are gaining knowledge at the Allrise (National Association of Drug Court Professionals) annual conference at th...
06/29/2023

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We are gaining knowledge at the Allrise (National Association of Drug Court Professionals) annual conference at the George R. Brown. Over 40 people from Harris County including LaShonda O’Neal, Judge Kelli Jo;hnson and Keith Liles have joined the 7,300 people in attendance. :)

The Harris County STAR Drug Court now has a pen pal program located 7,421 miles across the globe in Auckland, New Zealan...
06/29/2023

The Harris County STAR Drug Court now has a pen pal program located 7,421 miles across the globe in Auckland, New Zealand.

Last week, Judge Dianne Partridge, of the North Shore District Court in Auckland, attended a STAR team staffing and Drug Court Docket to gain insight into how best practices are utilized here in Texas. She was in town to attend the annual National Association of Drug Court Professionals Conference.

New Zealand has a population of 5.1 million people, and Judge Partridge is one of six Drug Court Judges that preside over one of only three Drug Courts in the entire country. Comparatively, Harris County boasts a population of 4.7 million with four Drug Courts and four judges.

According to Judge Partridge, “the collaborative pre-court team discussions were interesting and powerful, and it was lovely to witness the authentic interactions between Judge Lacayo and each of the participants, showing the real connection and mutual respect. It is also reassuring to see the effectiveness of these processes so similar to those that I use. The fact that some of the staff volunteer your time is mind-blowing, but a testament to your belief and dedication to this wonderful court.”

(photo: Judge Dianne Partridge of New Zealand Specialty Courts with the Thursday STAR Drug Court Team)

Thank you CSOs C. Hood and S. Rushing and all of our employees who make a difference everyday. We are and . Check out...
06/29/2023

Thank you CSOs C. Hood and S. Rushing and all of our employees who make a difference everyday. We are and .

Check out these emails Hood and Rushing recently received.

Good evening C. Hood,
I just wanted to say thank you. These last past 5 years has been full of many ups and downs, however, meeting you has totally changed my outlook on life. I deeply and sincerely appreciate the words of encouragement and advice given from all of you. Unfortunately there will be many that will come through your case load that will still try to buck the system, but you actually gave me hope. In the beginning, I was homeless and probably headed to a grave, and now I’m in the process of purchasing a new home with a decent job, a total 180 from where I started. I thank God for you and hope to see you around, just never under these circumstances again!!!!! May God bless all of you, BJ

To S. Rushing
Just wanted to say I miss you and thank you!! I just bought a cash car and I had a deal with my GM and district manager if I got a car they would promote me to General Manager of my own store. I just accepted their offer yesterday and will start with my new salary next week!! I still don’t have Jordyn back yet but I haven’t given up. I moved from Oxford into an apartment with my friend who is working as a flight attendant for United Airlines. Thank you for never giving up on me or putting me in jail lol! Love you and miss you, A.

06/26/2023

A story from CLO K Haralson. Judge Gray amended client's conditions and I went back to the hold over to have her sign them. I did not know at the time the client was transgender so before I started our conversation I asked how she would like to be addressed so that I can show her respect and build rapport with the client. When I asked the client how she would like to be addressed, the client seemed to be taken back but did not say anything. The following week the client came to court and asked for me. I thought maybe I had forgot to give her something or she had questions regarding her supervision. The client just wanted to say thank you for treating her like a person and not treating her badly. She wanted to let me know that treating her the way I did stayed with her after she was released from jail. The client stated that “you have no idea how much that meant to me”. This really showed me that no matter where you are in life it pays to treat others with kindness and respect.

Hawaiian Day Theme at our North Region! Good vibes on this hot day.
06/22/2023

Hawaiian Day Theme at our North Region! Good vibes on this hot day.

Way to go CSO E. Shanks! Our team of probation officers not only and but they SAVE LIVES!"Mr. W has been on supervis...
06/13/2023

Way to go CSO E. Shanks! Our team of probation officers not only and but they SAVE LIVES!

"Mr. W has been on supervision since July 15, 2021. He continued to struggle and wasnt making an effort to participate in his treatment programs. His CSO recommended that he would benefit from a community inpatient treatment program to gain the tools needed to address his substance use. Mr. Williams entered the Cheyenne Center on January 12, 2023 and completed the program on February 23, 2023. Mr. W has completely turn around by utilizing the relapse prevention tools he gained from the Cheyenne Center, attending support group meetings, and making friends with people who are also in recovery. Mr. W. has submitted all negative UA’s since completion of the inpatient treatment program. Mr. W. found his self-worth and wanted more for himself that he enrolled in Commercial Drivers License (CDL) school and received the CDL certification on March 7, 2023 along with receiving CDL TXID. He was very proud presenting in the certificate!

Mr. W stated that I saved his life. This is the highest compliment to receive from a client. We are making a difference and I am personally proud of Mr. W and his accomplishments."

New Hire Training! CSCD is alway growing. Come join us and help
06/07/2023

New Hire Training! CSCD is alway growing. Come join us and help

STAR COURT GRADUATION! - June 5, 2023.Congratulations to all the people who worked so hard and graduated from this speci...
06/05/2023

STAR COURT GRADUATION! - June 5, 2023.
Congratulations to all the people who worked so hard and graduated from this specialty court program that save lives! Justice Forward Lots of tears of joy 👍

Going Green for Mental Health Awareness Day at our North Region!
05/24/2023

Going Green for Mental Health Awareness Day at our North Region!

CSCD partnered with Goodwill Industries of Houston today helping our clients sign up for jobs and job training! 40 fille...
05/16/2023

CSCD partnered with Goodwill Industries of Houston today helping our clients sign up for jobs and job training! 40 filled out applications for positions that are currently available. Obtaining employment is so important to our clients - as they keep moving forward. We are and daily!

05/15/2023

Emails like the one below keep us going, and we get them almost daily!

Hey Mr.Toliver!
I was just thinking about you & about how much you and your department changed my life. I wanted you to know me and S. bought our first house and got married and I’m back with my kids full time & just wanted to check in. I hope you’re happy and healthy!

CSCD New Hires - congratulations! The training to helping others and begins!
05/10/2023

CSCD New Hires - congratulations! The training to helping others and begins!

Specialty Court Branch Director MaShala Dixon and STAR Court Manager Keith Liles represented Harris County at the recent...
05/03/2023

Specialty Court Branch Director MaShala Dixon and STAR Court Manager Keith Liles represented Harris County at the recent two-day NADCP State Infrastructure Training at Sam Houston State University.

It was a great opportunity to look at how well your specialty court was functioning through understanding team roles and responsibilities, addressing ongoing changes to the team, how to best facilitate various personalities and perspectives, and assessing performance. Hands-on practice of teambuilding exercises, engagement techniques, and establishing team goals and objectives allowed participants to return to their courts with innovative ideas as well as suggestions on how to make necessary upgrades to their team experience.

05/02/2023

Many of our clients do not have a cellphone or tablet which makes it difficult to find jobs and/or continue their education. CSCD has teamed up with www.lifewireless.com to get them free phones and tablets - which helps our clients make a turn in the right direction. We offered this service at our South Region Tuesday. We will be at our North Region from 9am to 11am Thursday.

Congratulations to our very own Kim Luis! She was awarded the Governor’s Judge Carroll Wilborn award in Austin! She was ...
04/28/2023

Congratulations to our very own Kim Luis! She was awarded the Governor’s Judge Carroll Wilborn award in Austin! She was recognized for having a strong, positive impact in the community, providing guidance and support while promoting positive personal growth with our clients. Ms. Luis focuses on individual successes of each of her clients, no matter how big or small. She recognizes the havoc that addiction can wreak on individuals and their families and treats each client in her care with respect and dignity. She tirelessly works to instill hope in them for a greater future, away from the Criminal Justice system. Ms. Luis is an extraordinary example of a Community Supervision Officer who is an "agent of change." She is a true asset to Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department.

Misdemeanor Veterans Court graduation was held on the 11th of this month. We are
04/15/2023

Misdemeanor Veterans Court graduation was held on the 11th of this month. We are

04/12/2023

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We are so thrilled to team up with the Houston Health Department to help our clients sign up and obtain a Gold Card. This process can be difficult and confusing for some. We made an announcement here and via email to all of our clients seeking a Gold Card and dozens of people showed up at our North Region seeking assistance. The Harris Health System Financial Assistance Program (Gold Card) is a Texas public health benefit provided by the Harris Health System that provides financial assistance for medical care for Harris County residents.

Harris County CSCD is partnering with Harris Health and the City of Houston Health Dept to assist our clients with the G...
04/10/2023

Harris County CSCD is partnering with Harris Health and the City of Houston Health Dept to assist our clients with the Gold Card application process.

When: April 12th
Where: 9111 Eastex Freeway - CSCD Noirth Region - 4th Floor
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm

CSCD ROCKS!We wanted to share and celebrate our officer Kimberly Luis! She has selflessly served the clients here in Ha...
03/23/2023

CSCD ROCKS!

We wanted to share and celebrate our officer Kimberly Luis! She has selflessly served the clients here in Harris County for 20 years, motivating them towards achieving their goals of sobriety. She has been a great asset to our RIC Court team and staff.

Kim is also the recipient of the Judge Carroll Wilborn Award, and is a TDCJ/Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Award. It recognizes contributions by a community corrections volunteer or volunteer organization. Volunteers have a strong, positive impact in the community, providing guidance and support while promoting positive personal growth. She will receive her award on 4/21/2023 in Austin, TX.

Today, we also celebrated Shanna Rushing who has provided over 15 years of service to Harris County. Ms. Rushing has been instrumental in working with clients out of our RIC court and helping them through their journey of sobriety.

Congratulations to both employees. You inspire us and make us want to be better everyday!

CSCDs very own Darian Thompson and Fernando Comayagua participated in Law Day at High School for Law and Justice! They a...
03/20/2023

CSCDs very own Darian Thompson and Fernando Comayagua participated in Law Day at High School for Law and Justice! They are spreading the good news!

03/13/2023

Another Success Story!

We had a 22-year-old female client on for Felony POCS on our RIC Docket. Ms. M. lived in Midland TX, but would travel to Harris Co., monthly for her visits not missing any meeting except for when she contacted COVID. Ms. M. recently was put out her mother's home, due to their poor relationship. Ms. M. became homeless, jobless, but NONE OF THESE OBSTACLES stopped her from complying with her PTI court agreement. CSO Taylor recognized her client's determination to succeed on supervision and decided to petition the court to consider Early Termination, which was granted. By the way Ms. M. only tested positive once after being on supervision for 10 months and was testing just about monthly. Way to go!!!!!!

Each graduating class of the STAR Drug Court Program is charged with developing and executing a community service projec...
03/09/2023

Each graduating class of the STAR Drug Court Program is charged with developing and executing a community service project. Past graduates have opted to clean up a civil war cemetery, volunteering at the Houston Food Bank, providing holiday entertainment at a local nursing home and attending 12 step events to spread the message of recovery. When it came time for the December 2022 class, they were considering their options and then the disastrous tornado in January tore through the cities of Pasadena and Deer Park leaving destruction behind. The STAR Alumni jumped into action and collected approximately 50 bags of clothing, non-perishable food items and hygiene products which were donated to the Pasadena Red Cross.

2023 DWI Conference is over and our very own Harris County team and team members swept the board and brought back some t...
03/08/2023

2023 DWI Conference is over and our very own Harris County team and team members swept the board and brought back some trophies! Judge Walker and Court team 11 won the team award and CSO Luis Moreno won the team member award. It was really nice seeing Harris County represent with all the efforts that we do! Along with the winnings, we learned a lot of new incentives and sanctions we cannot wait to help introduce to the program!

On Monday, March 6, the first quarter2023 STAR Drug Court Graduation was held and a standing-room-only crowd at the Cou...
03/08/2023

On Monday, March 6, the first quarter2023 STAR Drug Court Graduation was held and a standing-room-only crowd at the Court of Appeals celebrated ten graduates and three early terminations. This group of superSTARS combined for over 3,000 hours of substance use treatment and joined their predecessors for a total of 796 graduates of the STAR Program.

Former October 2017 STAR Graduate Jessica Yeager, who currently serves as the Director of Peer Support Services at the UT HEROES Program, served as the keynote speaker. We look forward to seeing all of the great milestones that this class of graduates achieve during their next six months in the Alumni Association.

The next graduation of the Success Through Addiction Recovery will be held on Monday, June 5 at 3pm in the Court of Appeals.

03/07/2023

Our CSOs are really Agents of Change! Check out these messages to CSO Michael C!

"I just wanted to send this thank you card, to let you know just how much you helped me while I was on probation. You always treated me like a human being that just made an awful mistake. You always greeted me with a smile and always listened to what I had to say, no matter what it was about. You are just a such a very nice, sweet person who just does his job, but you also treat people with respect. Please thank the judge also, the day you called me and told me I was no longer on probation was one of the happiest days in my life. I got my letter last week, Thanks again You still are the Best Probation Officer." from Ms. B."

"I would like to bring to your attention the exceptional service you do at your job. It was a privledge to work with someone so helpful and committed to getting individuals who have made mistakes and gotten into some trouble on the right path and guided to the right side of the road. Your kindness and patience makes all the difference.," from T.

03/01/2023

Ms. G was placed on a RIC FPTI program one year ago. She completed a CAST assessment, residential treatment program, outpatient treatment program, and provided negative drug screens. Ms. G attends 2 to 3 12-step meetings weekly, speaks with her sponsor several times a week, and runs a sober living home for women! This amazing woman has shown she has the tools, knowledge, and desire to maintain a sober lifestyle and continue to be a productive citizen in society. Because of her hard work she was She was early teriminated from probation! Congrats Ms. G and everyone at CSCD who helped her along the way.

02/20/2023

One of our clients praised CSO Elmer M for his encouraging words. She’s currently on probation for her third DWI conviction, has struggled with Opioid addiction and has picked up 3 additional DWI charges. CSO M. assigned her to the SACC Caseload while her MRP is pending, and she has done well. She hasn’t tested positive for any illegal drugs in the last 4 months, has successfully completed IOP and is currently attending SOP. On her last court setting last week, she informed the court that her CSO's encouraging words helped her realize that she needed to stay sober to care for her 5 children and she credited him for helping her make that decision.

Our Residential Client Festival was a huge success. Fun times are needed during recovery. we care about our clients. We ...
02/17/2023

Our Residential Client Festival was a huge success. Fun times are needed during recovery. we care about our clients. We are and daily.

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Representing Alma Mater Day at CSCD! Check out this fashion show!

Felony Veterans Treatment Court - Drive-Thru Graduation
Felony Veterans Treatment Court - Drive-Thru Graduation

Sober Court "social distancing" Graduation!
Sober Court "social distancing" Graduation!

Sober Court Graduation
Sober Court Graduation

STAR COURT CAR PARADE
STAR COURT CAR PARADE

CSCD's New Residential Treatment Center.
CSCD's New Residential Treatment Center.

Beacon Law
Beacon Law

Many non-profits help our clients turn their lives around and we are so grateful. One of those organizations is The Beacon (Houston) Law Houston. They help many low income and homeless individuals navigate through our criminal justice system. There are so many barriers that must be addressed and Leslie S. Ginzel and her team do a great job helping many. #restoringhope. #CSCDcares

Current CSCD client Candice often shares her painful and lengthy story in hopes of helping others. She has 4 DWI convictions and was sentenced to 10-years in prison. She was released after agreeing to intensive treatment and 10-years probation. She is getting help from many including our caring CSCD employees. #RestoringHope #oneDayataTime #CSCDcares

HAPPY 2020!
HAPPY 2020!

Happy New Year!

2019 All Staff Holiday Gathering
2019 All Staff Holiday Gathering

A wonderful day bringing the entire CSCD team together to share all we accomplished and all we can do in the future! All of us at CSCD wish you a safe and happy Holiday Season! #CSCDcares #RestoringHope

Graduation Day!
Graduation Day!

Another wonderful day at CSCD! Nearly a dozen of our clients graduated with certificates in Logistics and Scaffolding today. These classes are offerred by CSCD free of charge to any of our clients who are interested in learning new trades and employment. The classes will continue in January are taught by HCC. #logistics #graphics #computers #scaffolding #forklift and more coming!

Construction Continues at Residential Facility 12-9-2019
Construction Continues at Residential Facility 12-9-2019

Construction crews back at work in N.E. Harris County on our future residential treatment facility. #changinglives #CSCDcares #probationworks #publicsafety

U.S. Census 2020 Job Fair
U.S. Census 2020 Job Fair

The U.S. Census is having a job fair at our North Region on Tidwell and 59 North until 1PM today! The U.S. Census needs workers and the starting pay for this seasonal job is $19 hr. We want our probationers to suceed and will continue to offer job skills classes and job fairs. #CSCDcares #changinglives #publicsafety #probationworks

CSCD Residential Treatment Center in Atascocita
CSCD Residential Treatment Center in Atascocita

Our 1000 bed residential facility is on the way! This is what it looks like today 10-28-2019. #CSCDcares #Changinglives #probationworks #2ndchances

HCC Classes have arrived at CSCD's South Region!
HCC Classes have arrived at CSCD's South Region!

We are so excited today, because this is the first day Houston Community College classes are being taught at our South Region. This is a Logistics class. At CSCD, we are #changinglives daily. By providing education to our clients and helping them find employment, we are turning their lives around. #CSCDcares #publicsafety #probationworks A big shoutout goes to our very own Claude Cummings who is making this work. Many more classes comming soon!

U.S. Census 2020 is Hiring
U.S. Census 2020 is Hiring

Harris County CSCD is offering a Job Fair today at our North Region. The U.S. Census 2020 needs thousands of full-time and part-time workers and they're paying $19 an hour and up! They will be here taking applications until 2pm today. North Region 9111 Eastex Freeway near Tidwell. #probationworks #CSCDcares #changinglives

Construction Continues in Atascocita - Oct 1st
Construction Continues in Atascocita - Oct 1st

It's October 1st! Take a look at what’s happening out at our construction site in N.E. Harris County. Our new residential facility is going to be huge. You can see the layout of the foundations where the dorms are going to be. This is truly exciting and needed. #CSCDcares #changinglives #treatment

Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Deputy Dhaliwal
Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Deputy Dhaliwal

A moving candlelight vigil took place this evening for Deputy S. Dhaliwal. It was held at the Harris County Deputy Darren Goforth Park in Cypress. CSCD stands with #HCSO and all law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line everyday to keep all of us safe.

Meghan is an aftercare counselor for CSCD. She has been here for 3 years. At the beginning of this year she switched caseloads to include residential aftercare. Aftercare is a 2 hour long group twice a week. In the group she covers things such as dealing with emotions, relapse prevention, goals... etc. She loves her job. So when artist Nicki Minaj (to the beat of her song) developed the Megatron Challenge, Meghan decided to give it a try. Minaj said the Challenge is designed for people to come with their own lyrics for her song and whomever had the best new lyrics would win a prize of 10,000 dollars. The song itself and most of the challenges were pretty crude but Meghan made her own version of the challenge and decided to have fun and share it with us! #changinglives #nickiminaj #CSCDcares

Residential Groundbreaking 3-6-2019
Residential Groundbreaking 3-6-2019

What a great day for CSCD. We have broke ground on our new Residential Facility in N.E. Harris County! We will have 1000 beds when the projected is completed. We have been planning and waiting for this project to get off the ground for a long time. Thanks to everyone involved: CSCD, Harris County CTS, HC Engineering, HC FPM, HC Fire Marshal, Gateway, Gonzalez Group and Aries Construction. We are #changinglives #CSCDcares #treatment

Texas House Committee on Corrections
Texas House Committee on Corrections

Harris County is getting a whole lot of attention around Texas, especially in Austin where legislators are noticing how we have greatly reduced our State Jail population. We also have seen a large reduction in the number of people who are getting re-arrested. The formula is simple - provide treatment to help them with their specific needs. Simply locking this population up doesn't work. CSCD Director Dr. Teresa May and Harris County were mentioned 5 times at today's Texas House of Representatives Committee meeting on Corrections. It started with witness Marc Levin who is Vice President of Criminal Justice Policy at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

North Holiday Sweets
North Holiday Sweets

Our North Region celebrated Sweets today... Happy Holidays! #cscdEATS

Happy Halloween from Specialty Courts
Happy Halloween from Specialty Courts

CSCD employees who work in "Specialty Courts" putting on a Halloween Show!

Testimonials from STAR Drug Court Graduates 9-10-2018
Testimonials from STAR Drug Court Graduates 9-10-2018

Here are a few more testimonials from the STAR Drug Court Graduation Ceremony 9-10-2018

Texas House of Representatives Opioids and Substance Abuse Committee
Texas House of Representatives Opioids and Substance Abuse Committee

CSCD Director Dr. Teresa May testified before the Texas House of Representatives Opiods and Substance Abuse Committee on 8-8-2018. Their goal is to: Examine the impact of substance abuse and substance use disorders on Texans who are involved in the adult or juvenile criminal justice system and/or the Child Protective Services system. Identify barriers to treatment and the availability of treatment in various areas of the state. Recommend solutions to improve state and local policy, including alternatives to justice system involvement, and ways to increase access to effective treatment and recovery options.

Probationer writes music about his life and recovery
Probationer writes music about his life and recovery

CSO J. Russ wrote us this note about one of her clients Michael. WOW! We are #Changinglives !! I am so excited about this client. Michael started probation off in a really bad place. He used marijuana and alcohol to cope with his feelings of lose after the death of his father. He also used these substances to cope with his feelings of inadequacy due to not having stable employment. He is now making significant progress. Using his case plan, he challenged himself to rediscover his passion for music. He began working odd jobs holding signs for businesses as a means to make money. He reduced his idle time by jogging which turned into a way to alleviate his urge to drink and smoke. Now he lost over 20 pounds! But wait…there’s more! He got his old job back and his confidence is growing. He wrote 2 songs about his journey to sobriety and here is one of them entitled “Revamped.” I am so proud of Michael. Although we have a long way to go, Michael can see his future through clear eyes and a sober mind! #ProbationWorks! #rethinkingJails

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Are the offices going to be open tomorrow for clients with appointments?
Has anyone heard about SATF early releases? I think it's related to the corona virus
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Have you felt violated during interactions with law enforcement? Was not sure what you could or could not do or say? Join us on May 15 for the Harris County Public Defender’s Office presentation " Know Your Rights". Please contact Dianna Williams for more information or visit the Texas Advocates for Justice page for more information!

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Proactive Managers from the S*x Offender / Domestic Violence / ADCT Unit showing appreciation to our staff by sharing these beautiful cookies with them.
To anyone on probation or considering probation,
If you truly want a better life than work this process. I came into the system trying to cheat it. Thru the course of definite failure on that front, i simply tried the concepts applied. Thankfully, I lost the criminal mentality and fear of law enforcement. So to all, if you try to do this, you will be very successful.
Former criminal but redeemed man.
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