#TBT Footage from 1953 of the Wynne Unit in Huntsville, Texas. The prison opened it's doors in 1883. | Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Night One at the Wynne Unit was amazing! 1100 Men came out for church Over 700 said YES to JESUS 🙌 | Mike Barber Ministries

For 22 years, Officer Donald Genwright has led the way at the TDCJ - John M. Wynne Unit by showing officers how to positively influence others. Genwright shows that lending a hand or offering an ear can make a difference in a person's journey. "I want to make a positive change in the inmates' lives. We talk to them, and some of them have problems going on, and we try to lead them in the right direction.” Officer Genwright said. Hear more about the impact he is having on his team and the inmate p

At the Wynne Unit, inmates are gaining vital job skills to help them successfully reenter the workforce. Through a rigorous training program, they can earn over 6,000 hours toward apprenticeship certifications in the mechanics field. Similar hands-on apprenticeships throughout the state provide inmates with valuable trade skills and set the foundation for stable careers, safer communities, and more effective rehabilitation. Inmates with previous experience or simply an interest in learning a new

Earlier in the year, we covered a story about Anthony Fadely, an inmate who worked for 24 years at the TDCJ - John M. Wynne Unit Sign Shop and was released on parole. We were able to catch up with him recently and, he is proud to report, that he is gainfully employed utilizing the skills he learned at the Wynne Unit! His message to inmates who are still working towards rehabilitation is a simple one - keep moving forward. #TDCJ #Changing4Good #rehabilitation | Texas Department of Criminal Justic