Locked Away: Texas Civil Commitment - Mandi Harner-Brady

The number of men in civil commitment increases every year, especially in the state of Texas. This workshop will focus on bringing true change to the civil commitment program and will bring our personal experiences with the Texas Civil Commitment Office out into the open. As a former security officer and medical assistant at the Texas Civil Commitment Center, I have an insider perspective of the horrendous events that unfold at the Littlefield facility. And now, I have a different outlook as my husband is civilly committed within the center.
Mandi Harner-Brady is a Texas-grown mother, wife, and advocate residing in San Marcos, Texas. Her future goals include additional advocacy projects and learning the ins and outs of legislation and politics.

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Thank you to NARSOL

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The Texas version of Civil commitment is most certainly NOT beneficial to anyone, much less the individual who is subjected to the program. When will programs like this end so that these people can get on with their lives and be productive citizens ? Is this how sex offenders are treated in other countries - or has anyone even thought about asking this question ?

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There are groups who are working to end or at least limit civil commitment laws. Unfortunately, few people even know about these programs. And they also have to fight the public's fear that "those" people will get out and commit more crimes.