HARRIS COUNTY AIMS TO LOWER JAIL POPULATION, SAVE MONEY AND CUT INEQUALITY

Thursday, January 07, 2016 HOUSTON (KTRK) -- If changes announced Thursday go into effect in Harris County, repeat drug users, prostitutes, thieves and the mentally ill could get greater access to treatment instead of prison ..

The TAPS Team travels to Washington, DC

This past weekend, members of the TAPS Team traveled to Washington, DC – by invitation from Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (TX, 18th Congressional District) – to present at the 2015 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, 45th Annual Legislation Conference! Hous ..

Great Day Houston TAPS Academy

Deborah from Great Day Houston chats with Dr. Penn of the Teen and Police Service Academy (TAPS) explains how they bridge that gap between youth and authority figures. (http://www.khou.com/story/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-houston/2015/09/16/taps-mea ..

Personal Development

Developing and maintaining interpersonal communication skills, teamwork abilities, organizational talents and other personal skills is important in preparation of the ‘real world.’ Here are some skills to encourage you in the process of becoming a responsible and ..

Health and Fitness for Teens

Exercising on a regular basis now increases the chance you’ll continue to value healthy life choices later. Make exercise a part of your weekly routine. It may mean cutting back on watching television, playing video games or surfing the web. You can also pick a sport yo ..