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The ECHO
March 2015
Free fan
from TX-CURE
- How to get one -
If you have been indigent
for six months or more, you
may qualify for a FREE fan from
TX-CURE. Follow these simple
instructions to apply for a fan:
1. Write an I-6o request to:
TDCJ-CID TRUST FUND, P.O.
Box 6o, Huntsville, TX, 77342
Inmate Trust Cure Fan
I would like to get a fan from
TX-CURE.
Name
TDCJ#
Unit
2. The Trust Fund will then
forward the request to:
TX-CURE Fan Project
P.O.Box 38381
Dallas, TX 75238-0383
Your request must be dated Jan.
1, 2015, through June 30, 2015.
Send only the request.
3. Wait patiently. The Fan
Project works from donations
only. If you do not get a fan this
year, you can request one next
year if you are still indigent.
4. You may request a fan
between Jan.1, 2015, and June
30, 2015. No earlier, no later.
The rule is one fan per prisoner,
even if yours gets broken, stolen,
confiscated or if you received a fan
under a previous TDCJ number.
TDCJ keeps accurate records, so
please don't apply for a fan if you've
received one in the past. Protect
your property papers. Report a
malfunctioning new fan to Unit
Property. If you do not receive a fan
this year, try again next year.
Mike Jewell, Director
Cheri Ledbetter, Fan Project
Joan Covici, Secretary
Dallas Office (214) 348-0293State Rep. J.D. Sheffield hopes to see
Hughes Unit graduates
ep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville,
was commencement speaker at the
Jan. 17 Windham School District
(WSD) GED graduation at the Hughes
Unit. The 21 GED recipients were ac-
knowledged by Sheffield for the academic
progress they have made while repaying
their debt to society.
Assuring the graduates that their efforts
have not gone unrecognized, Sheffield was
reminded of a previous Hughes Unit grad-
uation in which a young man shook his
hand and told him, "I'll see you at the top."
Sheffield said his immediate response I
was, "I sure hope so," thankful for the
drive and excitement the young man
showed him. The legislator told the grad-
uates he is supportive of them and hopes Rep J D Sheffield
that they will receive "a fresh start and a
new beginning" as they continue to pre- Hughes Unit GED gr
pare for successful lives after release.
"None of us know what life is going to from each of
throw at us from time to time. We cannot determine Graduates
that, but each of us, as individuals, can determine how P Burns, J.
we will respond to it," Sheffield said. Z. Davis, R.C
"I congratulate you for taking the opportunity in this E.DNihols,
institution to better yourself through these programs
from which you are about to graduate. You have my Smith, H.TI
heartfelt thanks for improving your station in life. I wish B. Smith w
you nothing but the best as you go out into society, and I honored as:
hope to see you at the top." honored as t
Sheffield applauded the graduates, their family mem- recognized
bers in attendance and the TDCJ and WSD staff, ac- received con
knowledging the many aspects of hard work that come and TDCJ p" The risk assessment instrument
and the offender severity class
" Voting options
" Parole board, prison units and
contact information
" Helpful phone numbers and web
sites
" A sample parole packet.
Family and friends of offenders
are encouraged to visit the TIFA
website at www.TIFA.org or they
can call the TIFA phone line at 512
-371-0900. Membership is $25 for
a basic membership and $35 for
Basic Plus which includes a news-
letter to an offender in TDCJ.
TIFA is a non-profit organiza-
tion that works to break the cycle
of crime by strengthening families
through support, education, and
advocacy. 4JTherefore, the TDCJ and the Military
Veteran Peer Network have cooper-
ated to create a pilot reentry program
designed to help those who once served-
our country.
The first Veterans Reentry Dorm
opened at the Travis State Jail recently
and is populated by offenders whose
combat or service-related trauma may
have contributed to their incarcera-
tion. The dorm is designed to mimic
the squadron structure familiar to vet-
erans. Offenders are housed in pods
of eight, and each group participates
in the same daily activities. Participa-
tion in the six-month program is vol-
untary and requires offenders first
take responsibility for the crimes that
brought them to prison. They receive
rehabilitation programming in de-
veloping healthy relationships, anger
management and substance abuse
treatment, including Alcoholics Anon-'at the top'
(R-Gatesville) congratulates a
aduate and family member.
those involved.
included: A. Adams, R. Barrera, J. Boles,
Clark, R. Cerda, W. Cooper, J. Covarrubias,
Garza, G. Lewis, R. Lopez, M. Marshall,
R. Patterson, J. Rangel, B. Regenhard, B.
homas, D. Walton and B. Williams.
ras named valedictorian, and J. Clark was
salutatorian. In addition, A. Adams was
the oldest graduate, and M. Marshall was
as the youngest graduate. All graduates
gratulations from family, education staff
personnel in attendance. 4\mous and Narcotics Anonymous.
Senior Warden Kelli Forrester has
seen how the program changes some
of these veterans. "Offenders lose so
much when they come to prison. This
program is helping them reconnect
to that man - that soldier - who put
himself on the line for us. They're get-
ting their self-respect back. It's putting
them back in touch with the man they
are," Forrester said.
Every morning, members of the vet-
erans dorm stand at attention. Two of-
fenders raise the flag as another plays
reveille. Every evening, offenders lower
the flag while taps is played. The ritual
of raising and lowering the flag often
reignites the sense of purpose and be-
longing offenders had as enlisted per-
sonnel and will aid their transition back
into society as law-abiding members of
the community.d o pa1
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