Recently, inmates at the TDCJ - Clemens Unit participated in a four-day Kairos program where volunteers guided inmates in changing their mindset and building a community of fellowship. Watch to see how the Kairos program positively impacts inmates’ lives now and in the future. #TDCJ #chaplaincy #ministry | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Sergeant Michael Whitmire oversees the Self-Harm Office at the TDCJ - James V. Allred Unit and uses the simple tool of conversation to support inmates struggling with their mental health. Through his work, he is creating a ripple effect that is reaching both the incarcerated population and officers. Watch to learn more about the impact he's making across the facility: | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

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