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4900 N. Lamar, AustinX78765 News and information from throughout the agency.

UOITORY, IOpening dates moved up for FE 1 1 A7 Bryan, Vernon institutions Increased commitments during the fall sistant deputy executive director for juvenile e have resulted in moving up the opening dates corrections; Alex Escarcega, director of ju In this is e: for two new TYC institutions -- Hamilton venile corrections and aftercare; and com State School in Bryan, now slated to open mandant Harrison. Education undergoes February 1, 1997; and Victory Field Cor- Construction is being done by priso n to open April inmate labor under the direction ofTexas De restructuring rectional Academy in Vernon, 1, 1997 partment of Criminal Justice, with supervi Story on page 3. Superintendents for both institutions, sion from TYC officials. Lemuel Harrison at Victory Field and Bob The first group of 96 juveniles will ar- McKenzie honored Woods at Hamilton, have moved to their rive at the facility April laccording to Story on page 5. new locations and are overseeing final plans Harrison. for opening the two new programs next year. "Groups of youths will be phased in, IPC guides information TYC officials traveled to Vernon in Oc- with the inmate population increasing to 336 technology planning tober to announce that construction at the by the end of the academy's first year," he Vernon site would be completed by March explained. Story on page 6. 31. Making the trip were Dwight Harris, as- (Continuedon P. 2)

IN THIS ISSUE .1 Clarification ...... 5 New administrators...... 7 Evins garden ...... 9 Volunteer conference ..... 14 "TYC-Texas" tour ...... 17

SECTIONS BREAKING GROUNDfor a new 96-bed dorm atBrownwood State School was a "community Around TYC ...... 2 event." Picturedat the special event are, left to right, JuliaTaylor, volunteer councilpresident; Youth Spotlight ...... 9 Stuart Coleman, BrownwoodEconomic Development Corporation;Dale Courtright,business assistant Volunteers...... 13 manager; Groner Pitts, longtime benefactor/volunteer;Heriberto Hernandez, superintendent; Sandy Burnam TYC deputy executive director; Gaylon Garrison, Cultural Events ...... 17 superintendent;Dwight Harris, TYC assistantdeputy executive directorfor juvenile corrections; Human Resources ..... 19 Brownwood mayor Bert Massey; RobertPorter, BEDC; Robert Reid, HOKArchitects; Wayne Clawson, TDCJ, project manager;and Floyd Carroll, CME Builders, contractor. 2 TYC JOURNAL 2 TYC JOURNAL

JEFFERSON COUNTY STATE SCHOOL students helped the institution's new volunteer council raise r more than $700 with a car wash and link sale in November. Advance tickets were sold for the event, held in the parking lot at the state school. Council members supervised the activity.

C Bryan, Hamilton... (Continued from p. 1) All positions at both institutions have been posted, with TYC staff throughout the state having had the opportunity to apply before the jobs are posted elsewhere. Screening and interviewing is continuing through December and January. A job fair was held in Bryan Nov. 7 to AROUND TYC seek applicants for several hundred posi- tions at Hamilton State School. Dr. Delbert Price, formerly assistant superintendent of MHMR's Travis State School, has been selected as assistant su- Corsicana school perintendent. A psychologist, Dr. Price has TYC JOURNAL previously been with Brenham State adopted by H.E.B. School. published quarterly by the The Corsicana Residential Treatment Among others hired for administra- Center has been selected as one of TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION tive positions are Joe Franks, business man- 4900 N. Lamar 0 P.O. Box 4260 Corsicana's H.E.B Food Store's adopted ager; David Morrison, training director; Austin, Texas 78765 * (512) 483-5245 human resources director; schools this year. The school has received Contributing information should be sent to the Jim Yeager, $400 worth of Nifty Gifty coupons -- re- attention of Joan Timmons at the above address. Charles Barton, program administrator; Debra deemable toward merchandise in the store. Editorial Board: Reporters: Gradyne Sennette, principal, and Students on high behavioral levels Joan Timmons Tammy Vega, Brownwood Pace, administrative secretary. were treated with a trip to the nearbyTexas Rita Zapata Kim King, Sanction Unit The facility was formerly a TDCJ Motorplex drag races, thanks to Pepsi-Cola Judy Meador Lucy Humbert, Corsicana 1,000-bed substance abuse facility located Virginia Lewis, Crockett and volunteer Lynn Pommerening, a Pepsi in far north Bryan, just off FM 2818 on Patti Hayes Raul Arredondo, Evins employee. Billie Flippen Robyn Byars, Gainesville Sandy Point Lane. K-Mart Distribution Co. recently do- Bill Bradbury, Giddings "It is a year old, but is brand new be- nated 64 cases of Planters corn chips to Vicki Holcombe, Jefferson Co. cause it has never been occupied," said the center, according to volunteer coordi- Shannon Ford, Marlin Supt. Woods. The institution is laid out nator Lucy Humbert. Executive Director: Buck Martin, San Saba campus-style with eight building over 20 West Texas Steve Robinson Allan Spearman, acres. Deputy Executive Kaycee Pollock, NS Area Director: Denise Kennedy, ES Area Each dorm has 20 bunk beds located Sandy Burnam Jane Parker, SS Area adjacent to a large open living area. Each "pod" contains three 40-bed dorms and has BOARD MEMBERS its own entrance, control center, group Leonard E. Lawrence, M.D., San Antonio, Board rooms and offices. Chairman; Edna Tamayo, Harlingen, Vice-Chair; When totally full, the institution will John W. Odam, ; Pete Harrell, Austin; Usa Saemann-Teschner, ; and Pete C. Alfaro, house 720 TYC youth and will be the larg- Baytown. est TYC facility. 3 TYCTVC JOURNAL Plans finalized to restructure TYC education programs "In keeping with TYC's 16-hour school credits equivalent to their age scholarships from many state-sup- day, four resocialization cornerstones and grade level; a high school diploma; ported institutions. have been identified," said Dwight or a certificate of vocational compe- "This year is the second year of a Harris, assistant deputy executive di- tence. major shift in defining a more strin- rector for juvenile corrections. "The plan also includes an empha- gent curriculum for the State of Texas," They are: Correctional Therapy; sis on students leaving TYC with the said Dr. Huffy. "As in public schools, Discipline Training; Work; and Educa- opportunity to pursue a career through TYC teachers will be involved in study tion. initial employment or through post sec- and transition of the Essential Elements "The Education facet of the four ondary training," Dr. Huffty explained. (EE's) to Texas Essential Knowledge cornerstones is an important one for Our goal is to debate, discuss and and Skills.(TEKS) several reasons," he explained. "First decide education decisions based on In the Academy Program, youth and foremost, basic educational skills equity, excellence, and quality for our will be taking regular middle school or -- the ability to read and write -- are students, she added. high school credit courses, as well as essential for anyone to be successful "We'd like to ensure that all stu- advanced placement courses. in today's world. dents leave the agency with the skills Included in all three of the "Secondly, the vast majority of to be successful in a technologically "ABC's" will be English As A Second youth committed to our agency are still complex world, and with the ability to Language (ESL), Higher OrderThink- legally required to attend school be- "The majority of our youth are still legally required to cause of their age -- so our institutional academic school programs are a fun- attend school...so our academic school programs are a damental part of our rehabilitation pro- fundamental part of our rehabilitation process... " cess," Harris said. Dwight Harris Since instituting the structured 16- ( ing Skills (HOTS) Conflict Resolution, hour day in TYC institutions and half- solve problems, work productively and and special education. way houses, it has been obvious that apply basic skills to real life situa- BASIC PROGRAM TYC needed to look at our overall edu- tions," she said. The Basic Program is designed for cation program, he added. The restructured education plan students whose credits and age indicate "Our new superintendent of edu- has been named "The ABC's of TYC named because each of that they would not be likely to return cation, Dr. Judy Huffty, who began her Education," so to public schools. The emphasis is on work here in June, has spent a tremen- the programs within the education de- of the first basic skill development and mastering dous amount of time studying our stu- partment begins with one A. Acad- the skills necessary for passing the dents, their behavior, their background, three letters of the alphabet: and C. Career- GED and provide more time for voca- and our curriculum," Harris said. emy, B. Basic Skills, tional training. Some very specific goals have technology. "Basic skills needed to pass the been set for youth, which are intended ACADEMY PROGRAM (52) percent of TYC GED will be more intense for the '96- to give them the skills necessary to Fifty-two below when com- '97 school year," said Dr. Huffty. successfully live and work in society youth are age 15 or The academic focus of the "B" pro- when they return home, he said. mitted, and 300 of those are 14 or be- gram is reading, writing, math and A number of factors have resulted low and in grades 5-8. youth re- computer literacy. in restructuring of the TYC education Nearly 30 percent of all Also included are "Success- program, said Dr. Huffty. turn to public schools when released Oriented Skills" such as health and Recent problems include the com- on parole. Program provides family, career investigations and civ- mitment of more special education stu- The Academy have been assigned to in- ics. dents, increased graduation require- students who opportunity to maintain CAREER-TECHNOLOGY ments by the Texas Education Agency, stitutions the PROGRAM and increased anti-social behavior of their educational program at an appro- the expecta- Youth in the Career-Technology students. Also of concern has been the priate grade level-with meeting the Program can complete vocational/ca- drop in average reading level of re- tion that they will graduate or advanced requirements reer technology classes through the cently-committed students. minimum high school credit classes of the basic The plan to restructure education for high school graduation. ranking graduates classes. programs is based on a goal of having The highest TYC schools are eligible for all students leave TYC with a GED; from (continued on p. 4) 4 JOURNAL 4 TVC JOURNAL JCSS observes first anniversary Staff, volunteers and students to enable them to grow beyond their marked the first anniversary of past wrongs," said Deirdre Delcambre, Jefferson County State School, caseworker and anniversary event S Beaumont, with special festivities, committee member. 4 including the dedication of an oak tree. Festivities also included a Ribbons of black and gold -- the barbecue lunch, special activities, a school's newly-adopted colors -- were performance by the school's youth tied on the tree. choir, and door prize drawings "The tree serves to provide throughout the day. students with a solid foundation, and

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Those in the "C" Program will be in technical skills, such as welding, problem-solving to meet the needs of working towardcompleting a career construction, automobile technology, youth and plan for making the most of pathways program that can lead to horticulture, office support systems, our resources," Dr. Huffty added. "We "banking" credits earned with a com- culinary arts, and other programs as already know that increases in student munity college or technical training schools identify areas that are viable population will occur without increases school or completing a vocational cer- training programs for entry level jobs. in teaching space." tification while at TYC. "A $2.4 million request has been Two teams have been organized to Issues at which the teams will be submited with the Legislative Action assist in the restructured education pro- studying soon are: Request for TYC for the 1998-99 fis- gram. 1. Staffing Patterns-Teachers at cal years to upgrade and update TYC's The Education Management Team each site and their teaching assign- vocational program," Dr. Huffty said. (EMT) is composed of a principal from ments. Students in the "C" Program will each site, a representative from the ju- 2. Central Office education staff- be those who participate in RIO-Y, BES venile corrections division and a rep- a need for more positions and fair and (Basic Employability Skills training), resentative from the rehabilitation di- equitable salaries to be competitive Industries Programs, Apprenticeships, vision. This team, which is scheduled with professionals in the field. Computer Labs, Advanced Placement to meet quarterly, will develop work "We're recommending the addition Classes for college credit, and second- plans, recommend strategies, and of a special education supervisor, a co- ary career-technology classes. They guide the development of the educa- ordinator of career and technology edu- may also be studying technical read- tional program. Other staff may be cation, a director of technology, an in- ing, writing and math. asked to assist this team. dustry coordinator, and a technical as- One of the goals of the "C" Pro- The Education Coordination Team sistant for 1997.Additional special pro- gram is to provide official certification (ECT) will be composed of elected gram support in special education and members from the educational faculty ESL is proposed for the 1997-98 school as well as other TYC staff. This team year." she said. will provide coordination among the 3. Educational Programs-upgrad- programs and promote understanding ing technology: establishing libraries and knowledge regarding the mission for both students and teachers; devel-

'~ : of education as a cornerstone in oping flexible schedules for meeting resocialization. the education needs within the 16 hour ------The ECT will include one princi- day; and recruiting and maintaining pal, one caseworker, three teachers qualified teachers. (one from aninstitution within each 4 Aftercare-Working with service area), one diagnostician, one Project RIO-Y to assist in preparing institutional superintendent, one treat- students for the "world of work;" es- ment team representative, and one rep- tablishing an industry program to pro- resentative from the juvenile correc- vide real life experiences for students; tions division. and improving career and technology "We're looking at some creative programs. TYC JOURNAL 5

McKenzie honored by Governor

GLEN McKENZIE, central office program administrator for the juvenile corrections division, was honored by Gov- - ernor George W. Bush Nov. 13 for his effort to improve customer service and make government more cost-effec- tive. The occasion was the Governor's Productivity Sug- gestionAwards, which rewards the best of hundreds of state employee suggestions submitted to the State Employee In- centive Program. The awards are privatelyfunded by Cary Maguire of Maguire Oil Co. in Dallas. McKenzie's award was for jointly designing a light-weight riot vest that dif- fuses blunt force and resists sharp force penetration. His $5,000 second place awardwas split with TDCJ employee DarrellMcCracken. The two agencies have saved the state $394,681 with their design. Five other state employees also received cash awards for their suggestions to the State Employee Incentive Program.

Agency policies going on-line GOP to be "tossed"in 1997 TYC is making an effort to automate puter," said Gail Graham, policy and manu- vember and December. policies for use by agency staff. Official als administrator. "Paper copies of the manuals will also policies will be updated agencywide by The Personnel Policy and Procedure be maintained until we are comfortable the policy and manuals department in Manual is currently on-line in Central Of- with the new system," Graham added. Central Office, and all personal comput- fice and will be made available to field of- "Sometime during the spring of 1997 we ers will have access to the world wide web fices as soon as the "bugs" have been expect to instruct the agency to "toss" most inTRAnet system. worked out, she explained. of our paper copies of certain manuals. "Soon, everyone will be able to view PC specialists will be equipping indi- Two important things are happening policies from any agency personal com- vidual PC's across the agency during No- to the GOP at this time. The entire manual is being reformat- ted to be consistent with TYC rules in the Texas Administrative Code, including the numbering system. It is being renamed the Harris clarifies recidivism goals General Administrative Policy Manual An article concerning TYC's Phase III reorganization in the September 1996 (GAP) and is being reduced by at least 60 edition of the TYC JOURNAL discussed the realignment of agency resources and policies. philosophy to reduce recidivism. The new "GAP" will be effective Dwight Harris, assistant deputy executive director of juvenile corrections, January 1, 1997. is that the stated that "it is our goal toreduce recidivism to ten percent by the year 2000," through The second important event intensive surveillance and supervision of youth on parole. new GAP will be available on-line by Janu- While that is a worthy goal of the juvenile corrections division of the agency, ary 1, or as soon after that as possible, TYC's Strategic Plan for the 1997-2001 period lists outcome measures based on ex- Graham said. pected levels of funding in several categories: "A limited number of GAP's will be The one-year rearrest rate is projected for the year 2000 at 42 percent. printed to support the automated system. The one-year reincarceration rate is projected at 25 percent for the year 2000. At that time, current GOP's will be elimi- "We sincerely hope to beat those projections by concentrating our parole nated," she explained. resources in the four major counties (Dallas, Tarrant, Harris and Bexar) which con- Policy automation is being achieved tain 49 percent of the youth on parole and account for 52 percent of all rearrests," as a part of the administration's goal to Harris reiterated. ensure that agency support-type functions However, it is important that JOURNAL readers understand that the official provide the field with the most effective budget request information submitted to the Legislature is based on projections in the efficient work environment possible, Gra- Strategic Plan, Harris explained. ham concluded. 6 TYC JOURNAL IPC guides information technology planning In 1995, an independent auditor rec- to accomplish, Svinicki explained. guided by the following principles," ommended that TYC implement two ba- Staff with comments, suggestions, or Svinicki explained: sic processes to ensure that money spent requests should contact the coordinator or on information technology will support any member of the team. Members are 1. Everything is kept as simple as pos- achievement of the agency's goals and listed at the end of the article. sible, but no simpler. objectives. 2. Decisions are consistent with the The two processes are: (1) The de- The IPC's mission statement is: "To agency strategic plan. velopment of an effective agency-wide provide a clearly articulated system for 3. Technologies are consistent with the information technology planning process making information and technology policy adopted technology standards. that is shared by both MIS and users; (2) decisions that support the agency mission 4. Every systems project has an identi- The development of an effective process and to communicate those decisions across fied manager who is responsible for driven and controlled by users for man- the agency in understandable language." the success of that project. aging technology projects. Themanager represents the users of RESPONSIBILITIES the output. An information resource design team 5. Data obtained or created within the was established to develop this planning 1. Address current and future strategic agency belongs to the agency, not process in consultation with TYC operat- to any particular function, location, or individual. Agency data is avail- able to anyone in the agency who "Data obtained or created within the agency belongs to can justify a need for it. the agency, not to any particular function, location or individual..." 6. All implemented information systems are supported by sufficient re- IPC Principle sources to achieve the desired result. 7. Information systems are integrated for the purpose of efficiency and in- ing management and users. The design issues related to agency information creased functionality where fea- team members were Patti Hayes and Jay needs. sible. Svinicki, Co-Chairs; Kathy Bremner 2. Provide direction for and approval of 8. Information is more important than the (MIS); Doris Davila (Evins); Dan the agency Information Resource technology used to produce it. Humeniuk (Brownwood Sanctions Unit); Strategic Plan. 9. Information systems are flexible. James Nastars (Finance); Lynne Parra 3. Make and communicate policy deci- 10. Information system design includes (McFadden Ranch); and Bob Woods sions regarding information and controls to ensure: safeguarding of (Crockett). The Information Policy Com- technology. assets; compliance with laws and mittee (IPC) was the result of the efforts 4. Ensure that the agency's information regulations; and reliability and va- of the design group. processes meet the agency's needs. lidity of data. 5. Ensure user information needs are 11. System development will follow a The IPC has just completed develop- communicated and acted upon in a standardized process. ing its mission, responsibilities, and deci- deliberate, timely fashion. 12. Innovative information systems are sion-making principles, said Jay Svinicki, 6. Identify incentives and methods for encouraged within established stan- co-chair. managers to make information- dards and policy. "We started on six initial projects based decisions. which will complete the IPC structure, he 7. Promote an information-based agency INITIAL PROJECTS said. "We expect these projects to be com- culture. plete by January 15th. At that time, new 8. Oversee information projects to maxi- 1. Define and document current agency projects will be selected with the goal of mize efficient use of resources. technology and information infra- improving communication of information 9. Evaluate the impact of information structure. needs and solutions from local user groups and technology policy decisions to 2. Identify long term goals of IPC. to the IPC and back." ensure that intended benefits are 3. Approve the agency Information Re- achieved. source Strategic Plan. The IPC reports to the management 10. Establish agency standards for data, 4. Identify ways to promote an informa- team, which is under the direction of Sandy information, and technology. tion-based agency culture. Burnam, deputy executive director. The 5. Establish a Data, Security, and Tech- mission statement, list of responsibilities, nology Standards group to set stan- and set of principles describe what the IPC PRINCIPLES dards for hardware andapplications, is, how we will function, and what we hope "We will fulfill our responsibilities data security, and agency-wide data,

(continued on p. 7) TYC JOURNAL 7 TYC staff members receive promotions New administrators come on board John Thomas, formerly chief of sub- University, and a master's degree in hu- He went on to Gainesville as a case- stance abuse services in Central Office, man development and counseling from worker and left TYC in 1982 to work as an assumed duties Nov. 1 as assistant super- Vanderbilt University. adult parole officer. He returned to TYC in intendent at . Tho- He takes over the Boot Camp leader- 1988 as a parole officer in the Fort Worth mas formerly served as a social services ship from Lemuel (Chip) Harrison, who office. administrator at Gainesville, where he was has moved to Vernon to become superin- in charge of the chemical dependency pro- tendent of the Victory Field Correctional Other new administrators in Central gram. Academy -- a new TYC institution slated Office include: Donroy Hafner, He holds a bachelor's degree in psy- to open April 1, 1997. newfederal programs specialist in the edu- chology from the University of Houston, cation department, who replaces Leann and a master's degree in marriage/family Jules Franklin, formerly chief of Bourque; Gerald Nash, case analyst for therapy from Hahnemann University in aftercare, has been named staff develop- Title IV-E; Chris Burton, treatment special- Philadelphia. ment manager and began his duties Oct. ist in the Rehabilitation Services depart- Thomas replaces Bob Woods, who 1. Franklin, who has been with TYC since ment; and Lane Roos, Project RIO-Y ad- has begun his duties as superintendent of 1991, has over 23 years of experience in ministrator. the new TYC institution in Bryan -- the field of criminal justice. He also spent Leaving Central Office recently were Hamilton State School -- which is sched- 13 years in staff development in adult and Jerry Dollar, executive assistant, who re- uled to open Feb. 1, 1997. juvenile corrections. signed to go into private business in El Paso; Franklin replaced Dennis Payne, who and Stacy Wendlandt, administrative as- Al (Dolores) Elizondo, formerly pro- was named director of media services. sistant to Executive Director Steve gram administrator at Gainesville State Robinson. Appointed to fill Wendlandt's School, has assumed his new position as Two TYC administrators have moved position is Eleanor Thompson, who was commandant of the Sheffield Boot Camp. into executive administration: Paul formerly an administrative assistant with Lt. Elizondo has been with the agency since Reeves, formerly with planning and re- Gov. Bob Bullock's office. 1982, as a dorm director, vocational coor- search, has been named executive assis- dinator, case manager and parole officer, tant/planning specialist, and will coordi- Terryl Pickens, formerly a Title IV-E following 26 years in the U.S. Air Force. nate Legislative hearing assignments, case analyst in central office, is the new di- Elizondo holds a bachelor's degree in track pending legislation and fiscal notes. rector of operations for Beto House, TYC's industry and technology from East Texas He will also write the TYC Legislative halfway house in McAllen. He previously Reports. served as a parole officer in New Jersey and Former TYC training director Den- was an investigator for the New Jersey Di- nis Payne has transferred to the position vision of Criminal Justice. He also served of director of media services. Payne and as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Reeves both report to chief of staff Judy Pickens holds a bachelor's degree in PC... (continued from p. 6) Briscoe. history from Montclair State College in New including identifying primary own- Jersey, and a master's in criminal justice ership for subsets of data. Two new parole supervisors are administration from Central Missouri State 6. Develop a structure for Central Office Murray Smith, Austin district office, and University. user groups that will set day to day Carl Fretwell, Fort Worth office. Smith, priorities. who began his employment with TYC in Three new parole officers in San Anto- 1971 as a youth activity supervisor at nio are Dan Collins, formerly with the IPC MEMBERS , will supervise Guadalupe Juvenile Probation Department; parole officers in Austin and Waco. Smith Jesus Hernandez, formerly a parole officer Patti Hayes, Chair - Executive Admini- left TYC in 1972, but returned in 1974 as with TDCJ; and Grace Salazar-Herios, stration a caseworker. He has been a parole of- formerly a juvenile probation officer, Com- Jay Svinicki, Coordinator - Research & ficer since 1978. munities in School counselor, and a child Planning Fretwell, who will supervise parole protective specialist. Ron Arnett - Business Services staff in Fort Worth and Irving, began his Kathy Bremner - Information Resources TYC career as a caseworker at Crockett Chuck Jeffords - Research & Planning in 1976 in the new wilderness program. Elizabeth Lee - Rehabilitation Services Paula Morelock - Juvenile Corrections Terry Graham - Finance Colleen Waring - Internal Audit Eric Young - Human Resources 8 8 TYC JOURNAL Austin employees Central office employees walk for safe families A team of Texas Youth Commis- double charity donations sion employees participated inAustin's TYC Central Office employees made internal audit. The juvenile corrections di- annual "Walk for Safe Families," a significant advances in participation and vision had 92 per cent participation and fund raising event which benefits the raised per capita contributions during the the highest total contribution of $889. Travis County Center for Battered 1996 State Employee Charitable Cam- Additional support was given to the Women. paign, while doubling the 1995 amount campaign from em- ATYC team has participated in the contributed. ployees, who contributed $336, under the event for the past five years with this A total of $5,290.29 was for the cam- chairmanship of Bill Bradbury. year's team of 14 being the largest. paign this year, said Michelle Pundt- Laura Johannsen served as the liaison Through donations from TYC co- Miller, chair. The 1995 total was to the state campaign. Others on the cen- workers, friends, and families, the $2,418.50. tral office committee with Pundt- money collected to support the walk- "A goal of $24 per year per 200 Cen- Miller were Marie Monroe, Melissa ers has totaled well over $5,000 -- with tral Office employees was surpassed," she Headrick, Judy Meador, Lisa this year's amount being over $1,200. said. "Monies were collected by direct Donnelly,Mary Smith, Crystal Rose, Dale The team consists of TYC staff contributions, a Pretty Baby Contest and Sylvester and Keitha Baker. from various central office departments Trick-or-Treating for change at Hallow- and offices and from theAustin re- een." Brownwood employees raise gional office. Several others assisted During the 1995 campaign, 23 per cent $590 for charitable campaign the team in acquiring donations. Even of central office employees produced $14 The annual State Employee Charitable though the team is one of the smallest per capita. This year 44 per cent of central Campaign drive held at the Brownwood in numbers, compared to those of the office employees produced $32.11 per Sanction Unit and Brownwood State private sector corporations, it is one of capita. School in October, surpassed last year's the most dependable, consistent and Two departments had 100 percent par- contribution and raised $590 for local, state highest contribution per walker teams, ticipation: office of general counsel and and national charities. said Christi Mallette, coordinator.

Seven high school diplomas awarded at Giddings

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS were awarded to seven Giddings State School graduates,who were honored at a receptionfollowing the gradua- tion ceremony. They are, left to right, JamesAmbers, Zahir Querishi,Greg Hernandez,AbrahamGutierrez, Hal I Kieu and SiricalKelly. (Not pictured is graduateKevin Wilson.) JOURNAL 9 TVCTYC JOURNAL Evins breaks ground for community garden

"Turning Ground...Turning Youth Around" was the theme at the Evins Regional Juvenile Center's Community YOUTH SPOTLIGHT Nutrition Project ceremony, which was formally dedicated by TYC Executive Director Steve Robinson and State EVINS REGIONAL JUVENILE CENTER youth gardeners pose with their teachers, master Representative Richard Raymond. gardeners Susan Heathcock and Nora Solis-Gracia, in the bountiful nutrition gardens they Rep. Raymond was one of the authors have planted, nurtured and harvested. of House Bill 2198 which initiated the Community Nutrition Task Force, a pilot program to establish underutilized state property for community food production through gardening. in - The Evins project is one of three in Sb the state. "We're putting a public/private coalition together to provide horticultural and nutritional training and a one-acre food garden that will not only enrich the diets of the youth at Evins, and provide food for the community, but will also give them the basics of gardening, nutrition and how that knowledge benefits their health and economic security," said Robinson. John "Butch" Held, Evins superintendent, an avid gardener, spearheaded the project and was instrumental in getting over $3,000 of in- kind donations for seeds, plants and other needed supplies. The dedication ceremony was assisted by Leda Roselle, special assistant to Texas Land Commission Gary Mauro, and Mari Z. Pulido, marketing specialist. Youth received classes on nutrition by Akin Poopula, Department of Health nutritionist. Horticulture classes are being provided by Dr. John Fucik, A&M citrus center-Weslaco, and Rio Grande valley master gardeners Nora Solis-Gracia and Susan Heathcock. Among the first crops harvested are okra, jalapenos, squash, pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers and corn. Half of the vegetables are being donated to organizations that serve the Ayres House independent living graduates needy. AYRES HOUSE independent living programgraduates Angel Perez, Juan Ortiz and Daniel Mendoza each received the highest honor a student can receive upon completion of the program. Their motto, "Real Men Don't Run", addressesthe positive roles and responsibilities that men should represent in their homes and communities --fatherhoodand leadership. 10 TVC JOURNAL GIDDINGS STATE SCHOOL INDIANS football team coaches Lester Ward, Claude Mathis Giddings students involved and Sandy Brown stand behind the 1996 team, which ended this year's winning season with in fall political campaign 8 wins and 3 losses, including a win over . Students and academic staff at Giddings State School were actively in- volved in the political campaigns and the November 5 general election. Students were encouraged to study the ...... 4 issues of the three major political parties and decide which party they would sup- port. They used newspapers, magazines and other resources from the internet to A gather information. Their support trans- lated into making speeches and having debates to influence their peers. The activity introduced youth to the responsibilities of citizenship, and helped them understand the election process. Following a mock election, partici- pants were rewarded with pizza, courtesy of the Giddings volunteer council.

McFadden students make presentations in Corsicana

Students from TYC's McFadden Ranch, locvlmd in Roanoke, traveled to Corsicana to speak to several school andcivic groups, in an effort to help deter young people from following the paths that led them to TYC. The students talked about how drugs and alcohol affected them in different ways -- their families, and as individuals -- edu- cationally and legally. Following the presentations the BROWNWOOD STUDENT COUNCIL officers are, left to right, Anthony Parks, historian; Corsicana volunteer council hosted a din- Daniel Perez, president; Prentice Smith, vice president; and Curtis Mackey, secretary. The ner for the McFadden students. group is learning parliamentary procedure. Staff sponsors are Julie Scott, Eduardo Martinez and Tammy Vega. Two Brownwood students receive recognition in TAAS Attorneys give program at Turman Two Brownwood State School students achieved academic recognitionon Several Austin attorneys, members of the newspapers and watch political reports their Texas Assessment of Academic the Texas Young Lawyers Association, pre- on television. Achievement (TAAS) test. sented a current events series to youth at In later sessions they made compari- Marcus Southall received recognition Turman House, TYC's halfway house in sons of the candidates and prepared for a Austin. mock debate. Each youth researched a in reading and Julian Guerrero achieved They explained the importance of vot- candidate's viewpoints and issues and pre- recognition in math. ing, and even registered those who were sented the three major candidates for presi- Four others also passed all three old enough to vote. They also encouraged dent in a mock debate, according to Trent portions of the test. Six students passed youth to watch the political debates, read Banks, director of operations. two sections and are preparing for the third. TVC JOURNAL II TYC JOURNAL 11 Literacy program at Corsicana encourages youth to learn to read A recent program expounding the virtues of literacy, sponsored by the education department at Corsicana State Home, featured key- note speaker Jerry Hill, a 55-year-old GED graduate of Navarro College's Adult Literacy Program. Hill told of his struggle as a youth in both his homelife and school. Hill lefthome at age 16 and went on to make it in the world of work, due virtues to his hard work and perseverance. For years he was able to compensate for not being able to read Sdw by having his wife read to him, by remembering what he was told, and by carefully watching others. Later in life, when he was unable to read to his grandson, he finally pursued reading at Navarro College, and was able to obtain his GED. Hill's challenge to the youth was "to persevere in their TWO BROWNWOOD STUDENTS, EliMoranandLucas Martinez, reading and education," and not to give up. lay insulation in the attic of a Habitatfor Humanity house -- a community service project in Brownwood in which students have Corsicana youth presented interpretative readings and poems been participating. Three students work each weekend, learning and stories they had written. They also presented several skits. skills such as laying insulation, painting and installing drywall. Teachers who coordinated the program were Esther Boyd, Ann Twenty-nine students donated 139 hours to the project during the Edwards and Ginger Mullenix. summer andfall.

Willoughby students "walk out on crime" Four Willoughby H house (Fort Worth) residents and staff member Becky Dimock, .. participated in the Citizen's Crime Commission's "Walk Out On Crime" in October. Girls taking part we re Amy Cantu, Lisa Martinez, Ricketisha Robertson and Tracy Gooden. The team won second place in raising the most money for the event this year, according to Luann Pelletier, superintendent.

Dorm groups compete El Paso youth taking in marching competition advantage of opportunities The six dormitories of the VitoAttaguile has been taking classes Brownwood students Brownwood State School competed in a for his high school diploma now that he is marching drill competition led by student back in El Paso -- even though he obtained take part in crusade drill leaders in October. a GED at , accord- Brownwood students were entertained Competition featured five minutes of ing to parole officer Normando Amaya. by world "champions" during the Reach- standard movement and ten minutes of Recently he was able to begin com- ing America's Youth (RAY) Crusade led entertaining, freestyle marching. puter classes, and now attends from 7 a.m. by Bunny Martin. Brownwood volunteer council mem- to 12 noon daily -- five days a week. Then RAY is a national organization that bers Dann Barger, Mickey Harr, Dr. Ed- he heads to the PLATO Drop Out Recov- provides religious programs to correctional ward Garrett and Aaron Blake served as ery Program to continue his other classes facilities throughout the U.S. judges for the campus-wide event. from 1 to 4 p.m. The "Just 4 Us" weekend was de- Top honors were taken by Faith Dorm, Vito says he learned "the meaning of signed to appeal to youth and features led by student Johnny Gilder. Hope Dorm, discipline and how to be physically fit" at champions in weightlifting, karate, basket- led by student Shawn Jones, took second West Texas, and intends to join the U.S. ball, movies and even yo-yo competitions. prize, and Success Dorm received third Navy to train on their high tech comput- The program was coordinated by prize. ers. Chaplain Mike Miles. 12 JOURNAL 12 TYCRC JOURNAL Ex-con takes anti-drug On a positive note... message to WTSS youth Willoughby House resident Memory TYC student Lamont Jenkins, a se- Ted Stone -- an ex-con, minister and Ford made straight A's during the first six nior at Jefferson High School in San An- author -- is a man on a personal mission weeks and has been placed on the honor tonio, is a starting player for the Mustang fighting drug abuse. He is walking across roll at Western Hills High School in Fort football team, according to San Antonio America from Washington, D.C. to Los Worth.she is also active in the school's parole officer Dan Collins. He reports that Angeles carrying an American flag and ROTC program, according to Supt. Luann Lamont is enrolled in a broadcast jour- sharing his anti-drug message to all who Pelletier. nalism class and his project is to tape his will listen. high school football games. This 62-year-old walked right past WTSS on I-20 in Pyote, and even though Seven Brownwood State School stu- **** he was able to empathize with those behind dents passed all sections of the TAAS test Allen Scott, 21, a former TYC stu- the fence, he continued westward. recently: Jesse Wilder, Curtis Mackey, dent at Turman House in Austin, is cur- Shortly afterward, Harvey Acker, a Max Luna, Nathan Higginbotham, James rently a junior at Southwest Texas Uni- WTSS community advisory council mem- Gilday, Julian Guerrero and Marcus versity, San Marcos. He is working on a ber, heard Stone speak at his church in Southall.... Guerrero received academic degree in criminal justice and works 30 Monahans -- and arranged for him to re- recognition in math, and Southall received to 40 hours weekly for Madison Commer- turn to the TYC institution and share his academic recognition in reading, accord- cial Group as a painter and repairman. message with the youth in the "senior" ing to principal Les Plagens. TYC volunteer Michael Powers served as dorm. a mentor forAllen while he was at Turman He recounted how alcohol and sub- * * * * House, and continues his involvement in stance abuse led him from its initial plea- San Antonio parole officer Karen helping Allen. sure to a loss of control of his values -- and Tillotson reports that Kathleen Segovia, then to criminal activity. He was arrested who is attending SanAntonio College, has **** for armed robbery and attemptedmurder, been elected co-president of the SigmaAl- convicted and served several years in pha Tau chapter, a national criminal jus- prison. The horrors of prison life finally tice fraternity. Kathleen is raising a one- caused him to make a commitment to so- year-old daughter and maintainingA's and briety and self control. B's in her college courses. She is due to Over time Stone structured his message be released soon, Tillotson adds. to help others, especially youth, fight and win the same battles he had fought. Stone also gave the senior dorm stu- Daniel Mendoza was honored with a dents a copy of his book, "Somebody Spe- going away party when he graduated from cial." the independent living program at Ayres House, TYC halfway house in San Anto- nio. He is currently enrolled as a fresh- man at Blinn College, Brenham. While at Ayres House, Daniel served as a peer staff counselor for a cultural awareness work- Family Day held shop with the National Conference of - Christians and Jews....he also traveled to at Willoughby Crockett students confirmed Austin with a group of high school and Thirty-five family members attended in Catholic Church ceremony college youth to present a workshop to Willoughby House's third family day Sat- Edmond Bishop Carmond, diocese of Turman House youth. urday, September 21, traveling from Dal- Tyler, confirmed seven Crockett State las, Arlington, Tyler, Corpus Christi, School youth into the Catholic Church in a * * * * Bastrop and Houston. dedication ceremony attended by family Three TYC students at Mel Matthews Families participated in multi-family members of the youth, Crockett staff, and Boys Ranch in Cisco, aTYC contract pro- group sessions during the afternoon, and members of St. Francis of Tejas Church. gram, have passed all sections of the TAAS were informed about the goals set for their It was the first visit by a bishop since exam: Dwayne Hurst, Scott Nolet and Rey daughters. the late 1950's, when several young women Jones....All three are active in sports and A fourth family day will be held in were confirmed. have jobs, according to TYC staff liaison December, according to Luann Pelletier, Father Tej Lal and volunteers from St. LouisLaster, a quality assurance specialist superintendent of the halfway house for Francis have provided Catholic services at in Fort Worth. females in Fort Worth. Crockett State School for several years. NYC JOURNAL 13 State volunteers meet in Austin Representatives from local TYC vol- unteer councils throughout the state met at the TYC central office in Austin Nov. 8 for their semi-annual meeting. Staff presentations were made by deputy executive director Sandy Burnam; chief of staff Judy Briscoe; assistant deputy executive director Dwight Harris; and general counsel Neil Nichols. VOLUNTEERS Business was conducted by chairman Leo Rodriguez, Evins Council. Betty Kellar of Giddings, state council secretary, distributed the minutes of the March 3 meeting; and Viva Miller of Crockett, state council treasurer, distributed the treasurer's report. Also participating was state council vice chairman Bob Frisby of Corsicana. Jane Parker, San Antonio volunteer coordinator, made a formal presentation on conducting financial business for TYC's non-profit councils. Shirley Cochran, TYC victim infor- mation coordinator, discussed recent laws affecting the agency and its response to victims of crime. She also discussed vic- tim empathy programs being held in some institutions. Miller, representing the Crockett Council, also announced details of the upcoming 13th annual TYC volunteer conference, scheduled Feb. 21-23 in STATE VOLUNTEER RESOURCE COUNCIL members attended the semi-annual meet- Huntsville, and hosted by the Crockett ing Nov. 8 in Austin. Pictured are, front row, Johnny Rodriguez, Evins; Leo Rodriguez, Council. (See related article on page 14.) Evins, State Council chair; Viva Miller, Crockett, state treasurer;Bob Frisby, Corsicana, The group voted to purchase book- state vice chair; Betty Kellar, Giddings, state secretary; and Dick Robinson, El Paso lets for officers of each local council out- (former state treasurer). Standing, left to right, are Dann Barger, Brownwood; Rev. Amos lining correct parliamentary procedures Landry, Jefferson County; Joyce Quesada, Corpus;Doug Douglas, McFadden;Alonzo and Roberts Rules of Order. Calderon, San Saba; Brenda Faulk, Crockett; Ignacio Torres, Fort Worth; Sonja Lucas- Roberts, Houston; Randy Harrill,Dallas; RosieAbreu, San Antonio; Harvey Acker, West Volunteers making reports were Dann Texas; and Peg Johnson, Dallas (former state council chair). Barger, Brownwood council; Bob Frisby, Corsicana council; Brenda Faulk, Crockett council; Betty Kellar, Giddings; Amos WTSS council golf tourney raises $2,420 Landry, Jefferson County council;Alonzo West Texas State School sponsored its Community volunteers and staff vol- Calderon, San Saba council; Harvey 6th annual WTSS Golf Classic October 19 unteers coordinated and promoted the Acker, West Texas council; Dick at the Ward County Golf Course in event. Cooks from the maintenance de- Robinson; El Paso; RosieAbreu, SanAn- Monahans. partment served up a 'get'em started' tonio; Bob Stewart, Austin; Doug Dou- The tournament raised $2,420 to ben- breakfast of sausages and tortillas, fol- glas, McFadden council; Ignacio Torres, efit the WTSS Community Advisory Coun- lowed with a barbecue lunch for golfers Fort Worth council; Randy Harrill, Dallas cil fund. The council's primary focus this and volunteers. council; Sonja Lucas-Roberts; Houston; year will be to purchase new, all-metal com- Hole sponsorships by area businesses, Johnny Rodriguez, Evins council; and ponents to upgrade and expand the WTSS individuals and several WTSS depart- Joyce Quesada, York House council. physical fitness course, previously con- ments, plus golf entry fees and food do- structed by youth and staff. nations provided the profits, after ex- penses. 14 TYC JOURNAL Crockett council will host 13th annual volunteer conference

The 13th annual TYC volunteer con- Walls", built in 1849, which houses the The annual meeting of the State Vol- ference is slated Feb. 21-23 in Huntsville, execution chamber; the Wynne Unit, built unteer Resource Council, including reports hosted by the Crockett State School Com- in 1883, which houses the license plate fac- from local councils and election of state munity Advisory Council. tory, mattress factory and sign shop; the officers, is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Twelve workshops are slated for the Ellis I unit, built in 1917, which houses February 21. conference -- ranging from working with death row, and such industries as the gar- The Crockett council will host dinner university interns to "Fun-Raising" to un- ment factory, agriculture operations and and a theater production entitled "On the derstanding grief. woodworking; and the HollidayUnit, a re- Way to Texas" Saturday night, February Special presentations are featured on cently-built prison similar to TYC's Mar- 22. lin and San Saba facilities. Operation Kick-It, by prison inmates; Registration fee (until February 14, Voice of the Victims, by crime victims; and Other tours include Sam Houston Me- 1997) is $50, with a $60 fee after that date. TYC's capital offender program. morial Museum; Crockett State School; Rooms at the University Hotel are Highlight of the conference will be the "Stand With Sam," a spectacular monu- $34/single and $39/double. Reservations (the world's tallest statue of presentation of awards to the agency's out- ment on IH45 can be made for the hotel at +409 291- and the Prison Museum. standing volunteers, selected from six cat- an American hero; 2151. egories. Rev. Delvin Atchison, chairman of the Crockett volunteer council, will speak at the awards event. Guest speaker for a luncheon is Frank Minton, and the keynote speaker opening the conference will be Dr. Sam Souryal, of Sam Houston state University -- where the conference r i * r will be held. Participants will be housed in the Uni- versity Hotel on the campus of SHSU, which is in the same building as the work- shop sites. On Friday afternoon February 21, those attending the conference will have several choices for tours -- four of which are to prison units in Huntsville: "The San Antonio volunteer council elects officers ANNUAL HOUSTON VOLUNTEER COUNCILhonorees are, left to right, Kim Ogg, Garnett Coleman, Anna James, Carl Lewis, Audrey Lawson and Roel Medina (for Channel 45). Lisa Bauerlein has been elected presi- dent of the '96-'97 San Antonio volunteer council. Other new officers are Cheryl Martinez, vice president; Sandy Bergman, Houston volunteer council banquet secretary; and Cheryl McDonald, treasurer. Committee chairmen include James held to present outstanding citizens Holmes, recruitment; Mark Padilla, fund singled out for their Olympian, raising; M/Sgt. Chris Hester, youth pic- Six Houstonians, work in the arts; Carl Lewis, contributions in several categories, were Anna James, South- nic; Roger Martinez, budget; and Raul community service; honored by the Houston Volunteer Youth western Bell, corporate; Kim Ogg, Anti- Solitaire, holiday events. Council at its annual banquet October 11. Gang Task Force, education; State Repre- The council raised more than $4,000 Keynote speaker was Dr. Judith Cra- sentative Garnett Coleman, public official; at its second annual "Bowling for ven, president of the United Way of the and Channel 45 -- KXLN-TV -- media. TexasYouth" benefit. Twenty teams par- Texas Gulf Coast. Also attending was TYC at the Marriott ticipated in the bowl-a-thon, and HEB do- The event was held Executive Director Steve Robinson. a reception nated $500 as a sponsor. Other sponsors Medical Center Hotel with donated $175 per team. Publicity was pro- Award winners this year were: prior to the dinner. vided by Tichenor Media Systems. Audrey Lawson, Ensemble Theater, for her TVC JOURNAL 15 TYC JOURNAL 15 Pemberton heads Gainesville council Corsicanavolunteer

Pat Pemberton has been elected chair- man of the Gainesville Community Advi- urges others to help sory Council. Other new officers are Jerry (The following "Letter to the Editor" is reprintedfrom the CorsicanaDAILY Metzler, co-chairman; J.T. Stanley, re- SUN Oct. 13, 1996) elected treasurer, and Deborah Miller, staff, secretary. TO THE EDITOR: The volunteer council met in October at the independent living area on the Several weeks ago I moved to Massachusetts to be near my family. For 32 Gainesville State School campus with stu- years I have lived in Texas. When my husband died three years ago I looked for dents from that program providing Hallow- something to fill the empty space. een decorations. When Lucy Humbert interviewed me for volunteer service with the Corsicana State Home, I told her I didn't feel I was educated enough and my motives were Gary Scott and Omar Jahwar, gang in- purely selfish. terventionists for the institution, presented But that first day changed my life as I left with a song in my heart given to members of the Umoja Council to give the me by the appreciative eyes of the life I had touched. I started with one day -- but program. The group is made up of known very soon Became drawn into four. All these young people[ touched me, but gang leaders (called OG's -- "original gang- Jerry (the one I helped to learn to read in just a few short months) -- touched my sters") on campus. soul, a joy I had never experienced. Meetings of the Umoja council are So now that I am unable to continue, I am appealing to you all to fill in that held to help diffuse potential gang conflicts. empty space that I left there in Corsicana. Age--gender--doesn't matter. All you During the meetings many youth proclaim need is an emptiness that needs filling or a desire to give some of your love to a their independence from gangs and encour- young person who has stumbled. Go talk to Lucy, tell her I sent you. It will age others to do likewise. During the coun- enrich your life, your family and your friends. cil program youth discussed what crimes I was not born in Texas -- but I will always be a Texan. had brought them toTYC and their involve- With warm affection for everyone at the Texas Youth Commission. ment with the gang intervention program. Alma 'Lisa' Davis Twenty-six Gainesville students were honored with a graduation program after completion of a twelve-week gang inter- vention program. Participating on the program were gang interventionist assistant Alex Martinez; Chaplain John Stutz; former stu- dent Eric Reavis, now executive director Parenting classes underway in El Paso of United Brotherhood Graduates; and su- perintendent Jerry Day. James Aguirre, community health tion when needed, and have served as class Certificates were presented by Gary educator with Thomason Hospital, has monitors. Scott and Omar Jahwar. been teaching weekly parenting classes Feedback from participants has been in the El Paso parole office. In addition positive . to youth and parents, three volunteers are Volunteer Juan Martinez said the in- serve Schaeffer also attending to better formation "should be available before they House Houston council elects residents. become parents...I can see some things I new officers for 1996-97 They are Juan Martinez, Ruby Ladson might have handled differently with my and Rosie Flores. own children." Eva Burford has been elected chair of Classes were held every Wednesday "This class should be required for all the 1996-97 Houston Volunteer Council. evening for six weeks with parole offic- new parents," said volunteer Ruby Ladson. Other new officers are Ian Martin, vice ers Normando Amaya and Arnold Aguirre, who has more than ten years' chair; Gabrielle Hadnot, treasurer; Daina Martinez ensuring that parents and parol- experience and training in parents, sex Harris, secretary; and Sonya Lucas-Rob- ees get to class on time. They have also education and family planning, will begin coordinated erts, parliamentarian. and arranged for transporta- a new session January 22, 1997. TYC JOURNALL 16lYJOR16 'Staying on Course' Ministry group hosts at San Saba theme of parent workshop The Bill Glass Ministries hosted a champ of the world. "weekend of champions at San Saba Motivational speeches and testi- "Staying on Course, Family Unity" was the theme for Houston's fourth annual State School Oct. 25-27, which fea- monies were also presented by Glass, parent workshop, conducted under the tured various entertainers throughout college football All-American andex leadership of parole officer Carolyn Rogers the United States who also gave testi- pro football player; author Sandy and her parent support group. monies. Fatow, ex-marine and recovering drug More than 75 parents, mentors and They included singer/recording addict; and Tully Blanchard, former volunteers attended the October 12 event, artist Cindy McMullen, also named U.S. Heavyweight wrestling cham- hosted by the Houston volunteercouncil, "Mrs. Harley Davidson Texas 1995; pion. the parent support group and Northwest Bruce Crevier, basketball handler who Two hundred sixty youth and staff Baptist Church. juggles, dribbles and spins up to 18 participated in the activities, coordi- Workshops included stress manage- basketballs at a time; David Pendleton, nated by volunteer coordinator Buck ment, drugs and alcohol, education and " ventriloquist and humorist; and Martin. Senate Bill One. Highlight was a panel and yo-yo presentation of parents, students, school of- Bunny Martin, magician ficials, community agencies, clergy and TYC representatives. Gainesville council raises $5,500 at 4th chili cook-off Sheffield volunteers More than $5,500 was raised at the ber of the Gainesville State School volun- 4th annual "Cookin' For Kids" Chili Cook- teer council. raise $800 at festival off, co-sponsored by the Gainesville vol- They also conducted the drawing for The Community Advisory Council for unteer council and the Veterans of Foreign a 30" barbecue smoker and a swing. TYC's Sheffield Boot Camp held a fall fes- Wars Post 1922 and Auxiliary. Earl Clement of Gainesville won the tival in October and raised $800 to be used The C.A.S.I.-sanctioned event was smoker, and Harry Weber of Valley View to benefit youth held in September at the VFW Post. won the swing with frame. The event featured a popular dunking Twenty-two teams were entered. Top The VFW served a meal for the cook- booth, participated in by former comman- winners were Sandra Watts of Garland, ing teams the night before the cook- dant Chip Harrison; booths, games and first; Ricky Rains ofThackerville, second; off. snacks. and Winston Bland of Corsicana, third. - Funds from the cook-off will be used Boot Camp secretary Teresa Awards were presented by VFW by the council to assist in educational and Hernandez coordinated the event. Commander Joe Wilson and past com- rehabilitative programs. Don Pitts is president of the council. mander J.T. Stanley, who is also a mem- Other officers are Bob Reece, vice presi- dent; Cressa Jennings, treasurer; and Mary Crockett students Ann Fortune, secretary. Julia Taylor heads volunteers; attend banquet Brownwood CAC raises $1,000 A group of Crockett students attended Julia Taylor has been elected 1996- a banquet at the Crocket Civic Center and 97 president of the Brownwood Commu- heard Basketball Hall of Famer Calvin Giddings volunteers nity Advisory Council. Murphy speak. He told about participat- sell ads for program Retired staff member Dann Barger has ing in Pop Warner baseball and Golden Erhke The Giddings Community Advisory been elected vice president and Judy Gloves boxing as a youngster, which he has been re-elected treasurer. Council cleared more than $700 for their felt gave him a foundation for achievement. treasury, while also providing a service for Outgoing officers Vicki Smith, Carter Murphy was hired by Houston Mayor the Giddings State School Indian Football Sharpe and Judy Erhke were recognized Bob Lanier to work in the city's youth pro- team, by selling advertisements to local for their contributions to the council with grams -- where in three months, 5,000 businesses for the team's football pro- special plaques. youth participated. grams, and by selling the programs at the The council once again participated Each Crockett student received an gate before games. in the annual Pecan Valley Arts Festival autographed photograph of Murphy. The council also raised funds by op- raising more than $1,000 selling hamburg- Also speaking at the banquet was State erating the football concession stand. ers and hot dogs at the two-day event. Senator Jim Turner. TYC JOURNAL 17 TIC JOURNAL 17 Volunteers take "TYC-Texas" tour Three Evins Regional Juvenile Cen- ter volunteers toured four TYC institutions over the Labor Day weekend, accompa- nied by volunteer coordinator Raul Arredondo. Making the swing through East Texas CULTURAL EVENTS were Leo Rodriguez, president (and also State Council chairman);Manuel Garcia, treasurer; and member Johnny Rodriguez. The tour schedule included Giddings State School, Marlin Orientation and As- Austin interculturaltask force sessment Unit, Corsicana State Home, and Crockett State School. At each TYC stop, benefits children in Juarez the local volunteer coordinators-- Bill Bradbury, Shannon Ford, Virginia Lewis, The TYC Austin Intercultural El Paso parole office where El Paso and Lucy Humbert--coordinated tours and Awareness Task Force Committtee col- staff members Maria Ruiz and Lisa information. lected used clothing, athletic equip- Compean coordinated the unloading, Johnny Rodriguez said, in speaking ment, used computers, books and toys sorting and inventory of donated items for the group, "there were so many things in October for two juvenile offender by volunteers Cecilia Rodriguez, Noel we were not aware of. While all the insti- programs in Juarez, Mexico -- the Tri- Pallares and Louis Lohr. tutions are under TYC operation, each bunal de Menores and the Desarollo Parole officer Benny Martinez en- school seems to have a different "climate" Integral de la Familia (DIF). and population. sured that all proper paperwork was The idea surfaced during the May submitted to Mexican Customs Offic- "I think we have a better understand- statewide intercultural awareness task ing of the TYC mission, and more impor- ers for processing prior to delivery tantly, how we as volunteers can help in- force committee meeting in El Paso, October 15. He, Leach and Lohr made dividually and through our councils," he when members toured these two facili- their first delivery to the Albergue added. "We saw how the larger facilities ties and saw the needs. Granja Hogar DIF operate -- and what we can anticipate in Central Office staff member Ray They met with director Haydee H. the future at Evins." Leach delivered the donations to the Heredia and made time for a photo ses- sion and video tape of the meeting. At Tribunal de Menores they were met by Professor Gomez. Youth and staff were gathered at the cafeteria where Martinez made the presentation of do- nations. Martinez addressed the youth about continuing their education, de- cision making, evaluating negative role models and making the most of the do- nated sports equipment, books and computers. He was also able to meet with Miguel Rocha, TYC escapee. Central Office staff member Sylvia Perez assisted in keeping the lines of communication open, and did follow up to ensure that necessary documen- THREE VOLUNTEERS from the Evins RegionalJuvenile Center volunteer council made tation was prepared for delivery into a "tour of Texas" TYC facilities. Pictured here with Corsicana volunteer coordinator Mexico. Lucy Humbert are, left to right, Johnny Rodriguez, Manuel Garcia and Leo Rodriguez. Leo Rodriguez also serves as State Volunteer Resource Council chairman. 18 TKC JOURNAL Longtime Corsicana volunteer

honored on 80th birthday A reception honored longtime out- chairman two terms; and he assisted with standing Corsicana State Home volunteer soliciting prizes for the American Cancer Charles Barnaby on his 80th birthday Sep- Society "Laps For Life" fund raiser this tember 18 at the public library civic room. year. A third generation resident of Barnaby was the recipient of the Out- Corsicana and Navarro County, Bamaby standing Older Adult in Navarro County has been active in community affairs all award in 1989, was named Lion (Club his life. He has been active in the Navarro Member) of the year in 1984, received the County Extension Committee on Health statewide Texas Youth Commission award and Aging; American Red Cross Board of as Outstanding Volunteer in 1989, and re- Directors, serving as chair three terms; ceived the Outstanding Volunteer award at American Heart Assn. board with which the Corsicana State Home in both 1989 and he helped organize the walkathon fund 1990. raiser; the "Just Say No To Drugs" project He has overseen Christmas parties for which he was instrumental in orches- which the Lions Club sponsored at the trating the "HandsAround the Courthouse" Corsicana State Home for the past eleven activity; Corsicana Noon Lions Club; years. Corsicana State Home volunteer and Com- He was instrumental in bringing cable munity Advisory Council member and TV to the Corsicana State Home campus, Judge, reporter speak facilitating the project with the cable com- funds from local busi- Austin municipal judge Phil Sanders pany and raising and KVUE-TV crime reporter Shelton nesses and trusts. Green talked to Turman House youth on Barnaby served many years as a vol- THE CENTRAL OFFICE cultural recent changes in the law which effect unteer to Cottage 11 students, sponsoring awareness committee sponsors monthly them. their birthdays, tutoring them in the cam- "brown-bag" luncheons, with speakers Judge Sanders is an active member of pus school, finding them jobs in the com- from various cultures. Pictured is John the Austin volunteer council. munity and soliciting needed items. He Waukechon, Austin school districtIndian Green discussed how reporters present Eve education projectfacilitator, who spoke to information about different crimes, and the also organized a special Christmas about 40 participantsSept. S. public's perception of juvenile crime. event for the students. More than 200 Corsicana residents NOTICE attended the party. bringing their favorite story, memory or experience to present to If you want to continue to receive the Texas Youth Commission JOURNAL, him. Texas law requires that you request it in writing annually. Your name will be removed from the mailing list if you do not respond. To remain on the mail- ing list, return this page with your mailing label to: Red Ribbon Week presentation made TYC JOURNAL Five students from Jefferson County's 4900 North Lamar chemical dependency programa presenta- P.O. Box 4260 tion to seventh and eighth graders at Austin, Texas 78765-4260 Lumberton middle school during Red Rib- I wish to continue receiving the TYC JOURNAL at the address/corrected ad- bon Week on how experimenting with dress on my mailing label. (Pleaseattach.) drugs led to their commitment to TYC. The youth were accompanied by Rob- Signature Date_ ert Criss, JCSS chemical dependency counselor. The presentation was arranged NOTE: Texas Youth Commission employees, contract programs, andjuvenile by Cindy McLaughlin, a student intern at probation departments are exempt from this requirement. JCSS who currently teaches at the school. TVC JOURNAL 19 Corsicana volunteers tour Marlin O&A Seven volunteers from Corsicana re- cently toured the Marlin Orientation and Assessment Unit, accompanied by Corsicana superintendent Chester Clay and volunteer coordinator Lucy Humbert. They were welcomed by Alan Steen, Marlin superintendent, and the tour was HUMAN RESOURCES conducted by Marlin volunteer coordina- tor Shannon Ford. Those making the trip were Dr. Lynn Anderson, Dr. Linda Timmerman,Mary News briefs... Rozelle, Aline Marshall, LaVerne Miller, A basketball game between TYC The Arts sponsored two art programs for Dr. Jane Walker and Richard Deupree. youth and Houston area parole officers students at Corsicana. Don Sanders, singer ended with the final score 95-72, in favor and songwriter, performed through music of staff...Debra Young and Associates and storytelling, andAnna Rose Barry and Students provide sponsored the event. Attending were par- Emily Walker hosted weaving and spin- ents, staff and youths' family members. ning demonstrations for the girls. decorations for event Pizza and sodas were served after the game. Youth at Crockett State School pro- Also on the Corsicana State Home vided table decorations for the annual con- Rita Hughes, quality assurance super- campus, Gatesville female prisoners visor for the East service area, was pre- ference of the People Against Violent brought four community education pro- sented a plaque of appreciation following grams to students, with three women Crime organization in Austin. pris- her two-year stint as chair of the Commu- oners telling their life stories, an "Opera- Decorations, designed by the youth, nity Resource Coordinating Council of tion Kick-It" program. were wood cutouts of the state map painted Harris County. red, white and blue featuring the scales of The Crime Victim Crisis Center in justice and PAVC . The Corsicana Navarro Council of Abilene provided victim sensitivity train- The decorations included greenry and ing to the staff at both TYC institutions in lighted candles placed in memory of the Brownwood. Judy Kingery, CVCC direc- victims of Texas whose lives were taken tor, trained primary service workers, youth as a result of violent crime. Therapists present activity supervisors and administrative staff on victim empathy, crisis resolution, at San Antonio meeting restitution and victim/offender mediation. Eleven Brownwood staff Joe Tom Childs and Gene Hartin thera- pists at the Brownwood State School sex honored at retirement offender treatment program (SOTP), made Eleven longtime staff members at a presentation at the Third Annual Wright Brownwood State School and the Child Care Workshop in San Antonio. Brownwood Sanction Unit were honoredat Seventy-five participants from resi- a retirement dinner held at Howard Payne dential centers and foster care programs University in Brownwood. throughout Texas attended the specialized Deputy Executive Director Sandy training. Burnam provided the keynote address. The SOTP is a confrontive therapeu- Retirees had a combined period of tic process, using a cognitive/behavior ap- service of 220.8 years. proach, that emphasizes full and detailed They included Roger Byler, George disclosure of the offense, acceptance of full Dunseath, Marilyn Goodson, JoAnn responsibility, deviant fantasy interruption and replacement techniques. Miller, Walter Stanton, Dale Courtright, John George, Joe Lee, Odessa Stanton, In its fifth year at Brownwood, the June Zink and Nell Bishop. SOTP is directed by John Newton. 20 TVC JOURNAL Crockett holds appreciation banquet

Crockett State School's annual The following awards were pre- Award; the Billy Bobalik family, family volunteer awards banquet, held November sented: Carol Robinson, volunteer council involvement award; Bobby Bowlin, law of- 4, honored Houston County law officers, award; Steve Macias, outstanding staff ficer of the year; Deborah Harlan and Cecil volunteers, contributors and victims of vio- volunteer; Glenna Medina, Heart of Gold Jameson, victim presenters. lent crime. Award; Shari Keever, Going the Extra Mile Others receiving awards included Carol Wells, Jerri Warner, Eloise Wooten, Carol Kemp, Johnny Hellums, James Beny, Bill Holcomb, Bill Watson, Bryan Lake, .eanette Minter, Kyle Pcndcrgraft, Mary Ann Riley, Carol Hacker, Gary Farek, Stanley Mitchell and the Houston County Chamber of Commerce. Speaker for the event was come- dian Warren Bradley. Musical entertain- ment was provided by Mrs. Estella Brown and Steve Marsh. Rev. Delvin Atchison, chairman of the volunteei council, welcomed guests and Chaplain Bill Phillips gave the invoca- tion, and presented awards to religious vol- unteers. The event, attended by more than 200 law enforcement officials, staff, vol- unteers and community residents, was co- State School spoke to a recent meeting of the THE UMOJA COUNCIL for the Gainesville ordinated by volunteer coordinator Virginia up of known gang leaders (calledOG's -- Community Advisory Council. The group is made Lewis. Original Gangsters"), and they help diffuse potential gang conflicts on campus. Printed on recycled paper.

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