Tools for System-Involved Adults

The following resources can assist system-involved individuals and their loved ones as they navigate through the criminal justice system.  If you know of a resource that is not included here, please email us at info@TexasCJC.org to let us know.

Pretrial, Defense & Innocence

• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Innocence and Wrongful Convictions (May 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: How To Ask For A Court-Appointed Lawyer (Apr 2006)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You (Dec 2005)

Confinement

• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: TDCJ Inmate Transfers (June 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: TDCJ’s Annual Health Care Services Fee (Apr 2012)
• Texas Civil Rights Project and ACLU of Texas: Prisoners' Civil Rights Manual (Jan 2011)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Texas Prison Resource Directory [brochure] (Nov 2009)
• Texas Civil Rights Project: Filing a Grievance in a Texas Prison or Jail [SPANISH] (June 2009)
• Texas Civil Rights Project: Filing a Grievance in a Texas Prison or Jail [ENGLISH] (May 2009)
• Texas Civil Rights Project: How to Request Medical Care in TDCJ (May 2009)
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice: Offender Orientation Handbook (Nov 2004)

Reentry

• Texas RioGrande Legal Aid: Locked Out: A Texas Legal Guide to Reentry (Dec 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Temporary Housing Assistance Program (Sep 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Unlock Your Vote! 2012 Elections [statewide flyer] (Mar 2012)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: Unlock Your Vote! 2012 Elections [Travis County-specific flyer] (Mar 2012)
• Texas Civil Rights Project: Requesting Medical Records in Texas (Jan 2011)
• Texas Criminal Justice Coalition: A New Start: A Re-Entry Guide for Texas (July 2010)

Resources for Veterans

• Texas Civil Rights Project, Justice For Veterans Campaign: Attending College After Prison – A manual for incarcerated veterans (June 2012)
• Texas Civil Rights Project, Justice For Veterans Campaign: Finding Legal Help After Prison (June 2012)
• Texas Civil Rights Project, Justice For Veterans Campaign: Determining Your Parole Eligibility (June 2012)
• Texas Civil Rights Project, Justice For Veterans Campaign: Discharge Upgrade Manual (May 2012)
• Texas Civil Rights Project, Justice For Veterans Campaign: Veterans Benefits After Release (Mar 2012)
• Texas Civil Rights Project, Justice For Veterans Campaign: Prisoners' Texas Occupational Licenses Manual (Mar 2012)
• Texas Civil Rights Project, Justice For Veterans Campaign: Medically Recommended Intensive Supervision Q&A (Jan 2012)

Helpful Contact Information

Please click here for phone numbers and web addresses for criminal justice-related agencies.