Texas Criminal Justice Coalition
2007 Newsletter
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Dear TCJC Supporter,
 
I couldn’t be more excited to tell you about everything TCJC has been involved with this year to improve Texas’ criminal justice system. It’s not an exaggeration to say we are witnessing history here in Texas, and we’ve been privileged to be a part of it. 
 
Whether you’re a probation or parole officer or director, the family member of a person in prison, an attorney, a state or local judge, a member of law enforcement, an alcohol or drug treatment provider, a formerly incarcerated person, a researcher or policy analyst, an advocate for victims or those incarcerated, a faith-based advocate, or a Republican or Democratic policy-maker and staff, you gave us your trust, your expertise, your knowledge gained from years of personal experience, and your valuable time – all for the purpose of creating strategies that will make our criminal justice system more responsible, just, safe, and cost-effective
  

Read more from Ana Yáñez Correa, Executive Director of TCJC.

 

 
I.                   2007 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
a.       Introduction
b.       Research-Based Proposals
c.       Landmark Legislative Reforms in 2007
d.       Highlights from Texas’ 80th Legislature
 
II.                Campaign Updates
a.       Juvenile Justice
b.       Racial Profiling
c.       Fair Defense
d.       Sentencing and Incarceration
e.       Community and Civic Participation
 
III.             Special Features
a.       Honoring the Best of Texas: Jim Bethke
b.       Collaboration Promotes Better Indigent Defense Policy
 
IV.                Acknowledgements
a.       Best Legislators
b.       Best Staffers
c.    Unfailing Allies
d.       Dedicated Judges
e.       Committed Community Supervision
f.        Best Research
g.       Best Media Coverage
h.       Honorable Mentions
i.          Advocacy and Policy Research Organizations