Lockdown Update + A Word From Us to You!

The Bell Unit’s Medical Lockdown is over! However, TDCJ’s system-wide ban on visitation is still in place until further notice. Dear PEP Families, We are praying for you and your loved ones That everyone stays safe and finds peace in the silence As together, we...

Update on Medical Lockdown

Dear PEP Families, So long as everyone stays well, the Bell Unit in Cleveland is scheduled to go off lockdown tomorrow (Thursday) evening. Thank you for your patience – please stay safe!

Lockdown Explained

Dear PEP Families, Here is the update we received today from the Warden’s Office: Lockdown started on Thursday, 4/9 and will last 14 days, so long as everyone stays wellNo inmates have tested positive and no offenders have symptomsThe Unit is calling this a “Medical...

PEP Update: Lockdown

Dear PEP Families, The Bell Unit in Cleveland is on lockdown to eliminate potential exposure now that there are confirmed COVID-19 cases in the city. We are working closely with the Warden and will send updates as they become...

PEP Request

Dear PEP Families, Good afternoon!  We hope that all is well with you and yours. We would like to ask each family to do something for us … since guests cannot attend graduation, we would like each Spring ’20 participant to receive a short (30-45 seconds) video of...

PEP Update: SURPRISE!

Dear PEP Families, Have you ever sent something out saying “that’s it, no more,” wishing you were wrong … well, I did and I was, so now I am thrilled to be able to share this one last weekly journal, written by the men of Spring ’20. (Thank you, Warden Upshaw!) Enjoy...