Texas Prison Reform Llc
Utilizing lived experience & advocacy to drive
Texas Prison Reform
About
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 actively advocating across numerous correctional units throughout the state, working to engage with incarcerated individuals & 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 changes.
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 a more accountable and rehabilitative correctional environment 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.
​​​​​Brittany Robertson - Founder/ Director of Texas Prison Reform
​Professional Background & Analytical Rigor
​Before dedicating herself full-time to systemic reform, Brittany built a rigorous analytical foundation working in aerospace & defense circuitry under Plexus. Managing complex, highly regulated manufacturing environments demanding uncompromising precision and quality control shaped her systematic approach to institutional analysis. This technical background translates directly into her advocacy work, enabling a granular, methodical examination of administrative policies, operational protocols, and structural failures within correctional facilities.
​Public Footprint & Advocacy Work ​A review of the digital landscape and public record reflects an extensive, ongoing body of work focused on institutional oversight and community empowerment. Online resources and public campaigns document her dedicated focus on critical structural issues—including restrictive housing (solitary confinement) policies, systemic heat mitigation, and rehabilitation access in Texas correctional facilities. In addition to her organizational leadership, she serves as a board member for the historic radio program The Prison Show on KPFT 90.1 FM, utilizing public media to amplify stories, educate the public, and support affected families. ​
A Unique Standpoint ​Brittany approaches this work with no prior personal incarceration experience or loved ones in custody. Combined with her background in precision systems engineering, this distinct standpoint provides an objective, clear-eyed lens for institutional evaluation. Rather than being driven by personal family proximity to the carceral system, her leadership stems from an uncompromising commitment to structural justice, administrative transparency, and rigorous accountability without personal conflicts of interest. ​
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Team-Driven Directorship ​This positioning fundamentally shapes how Texas Prison Reform is structured and directed. Rejecting a traditional top-down advocacy model, the core philosophy of the organization centers on amplifying the expertise of directly impacted individuals. Currently and formerly incarcerated team members, alongside affected families, are not merely subjects of policy—they are the active steering force behind the organization's mission. By bridging objective institutional oversight with the lived realities of those inside, the team ensures that every campaign, resource, and public initiative is authentically driven by those who know the system best.
Advocacy Work
Our advocacy work involves working towards evidence based legislative changes that promote rehabilitation programs and reduce recidivism rates. We collaborate with incarcerated to fill the voids of public expectations. Educating community leaders with real lived knowledge of needed changes to create a more just and humane prison system.
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We don't just advocate for incarcerated needs! We educate loved ones how to advocate throughout the duration of incarceration. Using knowledge of policy & effective communication
This helps ensure respect, safety & dignity is maintained.
Impactful Initiatives
Through our impactful initiatives, we aim to address systemic issues within the prison system and provide resources for successful reentry into society. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by incarceration.
Community Engagement
Engaging with the community is crucial to our mission. We conduct outreach programs to raise awareness about the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals and garner support for our reform initiatives.
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This includes our Public Comment prep meetings to help prepare & empower the impacted to share their truth in an encouraging and informed environment
Previously Incarcerated
Team Member Services
​ Speaking Engagements (Targeted & Topical)
Media & Interview Opportunities
Rehabilitation Consulting
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Criminal justice reform keynote presentations
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Reentry success stories & lived-experience insights
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Youth prevention and mentorship speaking
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Impact of incarceration on families and communities
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Workforce development & second-chance employment talks
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Policy-focused panels and roundtable discussions
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Expert interviews for television, radio, podcasts, and documentaries
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Commentary on current events involving criminal justice
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Personal narrative segments for journalism, research, or advocacy campaigns
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Program design consulting for nonprofits, correctional facilities, and government agencies
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Insight-based evaluation of rehabilitation and reentry programs
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Lived-experience advisory for legislators and reform task forces
Educational Services
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Guest lectures for universities, law schools, and criminal justice programs
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Curriculum development assistance for courses on criminology, sociology, and reform
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Classroom Q&A sessions focused on real-world impacts of incarceration
Community Outreach
Advocacy & Policy Support
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Community engagement events in partnership with churches, nonprofits, and civic groups
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Participation in public awareness campaigns (drug prevention, anti-violence, etc.)
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Participation in reform coalitions and advisory boards
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Campaign support for policy change and public awareness initiatives
Research & Story Development Support
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Personal narrative contributions for books, films, and academic research
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Firsthand insight for journalists, authors, and documentary filmmakers
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Collaboration on storytelling projects to humanize justice-involved populations
Currently Incarcerated Volunteer Team Members
Texas prison reform initiatives increasingly recognize the value of incarcerated volunteers who contribute their lived expertise, analytical skills, and on-the-ground knowledge to improve policy, living conditions, and system accountability. Their participation strengthens reform efforts in ways outside advocates alone cannot achieve.
Policy Review & Recommendation Work
Analyzing Policy & Creating Knowledge-Based Suggestions
Written Advocacy & Communications
Op-Ed Writers
Published Authors,
and Writ Writers
Policy & Condition Analysis
Effects of Food Served on Health
Incarcerated volunteers interpret policy manuals, monitor compliance, and provide practical recommendations rooted in lived experience. Many learn how to craft proposals to unit administration and the Board of Criminal Justice .
Why this matters:
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Provides interested parties with high-quality, experience-based solutions
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Turns incarcerated individuals into stakeholders, not just subjects of policy
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Improves feasibility and effectiveness of proposed reforms
Individuals with strong writing skills contribute op-eds, legal writs, and published books or articles. These writings bring transparency to the system, educate the public, and sometimes lead to direct policy change.
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Why this matters:
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Public shifts in awareness and pressure often originate from incarcerated voices
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Legal writings (writs) challenge unlawful or harmful practices in court
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Creates a documented record of conditions and experiences within facilities
Incarcerated volunteers collect observations and evidence on how poor nutrition affects chronic illness, behavior, medical costs, and overall well-being.
Why this matters:
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Connects daily lived experience to measurable health outcomes
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Helps advocates propose evidence-based nutritional reforms
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Supports arguments for budget reallocations toward healthier food
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Referrals & Bridges to Outside Advocacy
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Many volunteers serve as connectors between incarcerated people and outside advocacy organizations, aid groups, journalists, and families.
Why this matters:
Allows systemic issues to reach people who can act on them
Ensures vulnerable or less literate individuals are not left unheard
Expands the reach and accuracy of reform efforts
Internal Team Members & Peer Support Roles
Grievance Filers and Advisors
Incarcerated individuals who understand the grievance process help others submit effective, well-documented grievances. They improve institutional accountability by ensuring issues—such as unsafe conditions and staff misconduct—enter the official record.
Why this matters:
Encourages a culture of self-advocacy
Increases the accuracy and volume of reported issues
Provides Interested parties with better data about systemic problems
Overall Importance
Using incarcerated volunteers is critical because it:
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Centers lived experience—the most accurate source of knowledge about actual conditions
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Builds internal leadership and improves morale
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Strengthens accountability structures from the inside
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Generates low-cost, high-impact solutions for administrators
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Bridges the gap between policy and practice, ensuring reforms match real-world needs
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Empowers incarcerated people, helping rehabilitative goals and reducing conflict
*Important note
Incarcerated team members are not paid for their time or efforts
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