Texas Department of Criminal Justice Annual Review : 2015 Page: 4
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To the Honorable Governor of Texas and members of the
Texas Legislature:
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I am pleased to present the Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Review for the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice.
During this past fiscal year, under the outstanding leadership of Executive
Director Brad Livingston, the employees of the TDCJ have accomplished
the tasks set forth by the 84th Texas Legislature. TDCJ is composed of some
38 thousand individuals, many of whom have dedicated their working lives
to a career in criminal justice. They take pride in and are committed to serv-
ing the state of Texas.
Fiscal year 2015 was highlighted by noteworthy successes. Safety is our top
objective and we continue to effectively focus on that goal. The size of the of-
fender population has declined, and I am proud to note that the recidivism
rates have also declined. The TDCJ has developed a uniform risk and as-
sessment system to help community supervision, prison, reentry and after-
care professionals create custom case management programs for individual
offenders. We continue to expand our rehabilitation and reentry programs,
in partnership with the private sector, by broadening certification training
for various trades and professions and establishing relationships with pri-
vate sector corporations to provide meaningful employment opportunities
for offenders on their release. And as examined by independent auditors,
our successful ongoing safe prisons program, which is consistent with the
National Prison Rape Elimination Act standards aimed at reducing sexual
assault and harassment in prisons, meets or exceeds the national standards.
The employees of the TDCJ are meeting the challenges before them. Their
professionalism, hard work and commitment continue to make a positive
difference throughout Texas. Although my service as Chair began only a
few months ago, the TDCJ professionals have earned my respect and ap-
preciation for their service to this great state.
Sincerely,
Hon. Dale Wainwright
Chairman, Texas Board of Criminal Justice4
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