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About Texas Prison Reform

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Texas Prison Reform is a grassroots coalition made up of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, along with independent advocates, focused on promoting changes to the use of Restrictive Housing (commonly referred to as solitary confinement) within the Texas prison system.

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The coalition is active across 15 correctional units throughout the state, working to engage with and address concerns related to conditions within restrictive housing. A central objective is to encourage the implementation of a behavior-based step-down program that evaluates individuals based on personal conduct rather than group affiliation. The proposed approach aims to support more individualized pathways toward reintegration and rehabilitation.

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Texas Prison Reform also seeks to bring attention to the broader impacts of restrictive housing practices, which have been associated with mental health challenges, limited access to services, and other concerns related to well-being and safety. The coalition views these as areas requiring review and policy consideration.

What distinguishes this effort is the emphasis on solutions developed in collaboration with individuals who have firsthand experience with the system. The group is actively participating in policy advocacy and legislative engagement to promote changes they believe will improve outcomes for all involved.

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Texas Prison Reform invites community members, stakeholders, and policymakers to support efforts aimed at creating a more accountable and responsive correctional environment in Texas.