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Crime
Prevention Institute: Breaking the cycle of crime
Mission
The Crime Prevention Institute breaks the cycle of crime
of those transitioning from incarceration to communities.
The agency strengthens individuals, families, and communities
through education, information, resources, and case
management.
Download the CPI Brochure
(pdf file)
Vision
The quality and availability of CPI resources and support
will enable individuals at risk for criminal behavior
to live crime-free, self sufficient lives.
Value
The Crime Prevention Institute provides pre- and post-release
services to individuals re-entering the community from
prison or jail. Case managers work one-on-one with clients
to ensure they have access to the tools and support
they need to gain and maintain employment. Staff meets
clients where they are -- in their homes, in jail, and
on the streets -- to provide everything necessary for
a successful transition. Over 97% of those currently
incarcerated will be released; the Crime Prevention
Institute ensures these individuals are prepared for
life on the outside in the Austin/Travis County community.
Who
We Are
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The
Crime Prevention Institute was founded in 1992 to
address the underlying causes of crime and the cyclical
nature of criminal behavior. Former offenders face
numerous barriers to living a successful, crime-free
life. Many struggle with substance abuse, housing,
employment, and disconnection from their families.
Formerly incarcerated individuals are often released
directly into homelessness, unable to meet their basic
needs.
In Texas, State Jail inmates are not entitled to parole.
Of the approximate 25,000 inmates released in 2006,
less than one percent were placed under community
supervision. The Crime Prevention Institute developed
the Targeted Project Re-Enterprise (TPRE) program,
in partnership with the City of Austin and Travis
County, to help individuals at the Texas Department
of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Travis Unit State Jail
build a clear path to self-sufficiency and crime-free
living through gainful employment. In 1998, the Crime
Prevention Institute partnered with the Girl Scouts
Lone Star Council to develop the Enterprising Girl
Scouts Beyond Bars (EGSBB) program. EGSBB facilitates
healing interaction between incarcerated women and
their daughters. A study of the program found that
daughters who participate are less likely to repeat
the behaviors of their mothers than non-participants.
In 2005, the Crime Prevention Institute moved its
offices to the TDCJ Travis Unit State Jail. This strategic
relocation improved access and service to clients
and significantly reduced agency expenses. Crime Prevention
Institute staff also play a key role in the Austin/Travis
County Reentry Roundtable, initiating macro-level
change in the area of offender reintegration.
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