NEWS: Santa Teresa High School Students Train and Tour Prison Facility
We have gone to other facilities. I think this facility was top notch, its run very professionally, efficient and the staff here are just amazing.
We have gone to other facilities. I think this facility was top notch, its run very professionally, efficient and the staff here are just amazing.
“I could just go on and on and on about the benefits of having them in our community.”
“It’s helping me get out in the world to become more employable, so when I do go out and get a job I can present myself a little better.”
“They were living a life where they made mistakes and committed crimes, but they come into the class with us
Otero County Prison Facility in Chaparral donated 50 crocheted blankets, 50 stuffed animals and 50 coloring books to the El Paso Children’s Hospital
“I thought I was useless, but Springdale changed me.”
“Some of them have said they have never seen a dentist because they don’t have the money. And here, they’re able to get it for free.”
“I tell people all the time that in prison you can use your time to grow and find the resources to change your life for the better, or you can let it drag you deeper into darkness.”
“It helps with treatment, personal treatment for me, just reflecting and remembering what our ancestors did for this country and for us personally and individually.”
“I really enjoy it because it’s therapeutic. It’s a way for us to get out of the dorm and get some sunshine, get some exercise.”