Correctional Management Institute of Texas

The Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) was created in 1994 and became responsible for developing and delivering professional development training programs for personnel in juvenile and adult institutional and community corrections agencies. The Institute also provides technical assistance to criminal justice agencies and serves as a host to a number of conferences, training initiatives and meetings of agencies and professional organizations.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Officials Design Model Mental Health Training for Detention Officers

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The Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) hosted a group representing county jails, mental health professionals, and federal partners to develop a model training initiative for jail detention officers in the State of Texas to address better mental health issues in their facilities.