Correctional Management Institute of Texas

06/02/2026

CMIT held an outstanding Courtroom Security program on May 27, 2026 in Huntsville, TX. Our speakers, Keith Conley and Nick Barsetti, traveled from the Office of Court Security in Austin to present an informative and engaging course covering all aspects of courtroom security, as well as courthouse security in general. Mr. Conley is a retired U.S. Marshal, and Mr. Barsetti has extensive training and experience in courtroom security.

It had been 10 years since CMIT last offered this course, and it was very well received. Participants gave rave reviews of the presentation, and we hope to make this program an annual offering.

To learn more about future dates and other training opportunities visit www.cmitonline.org

06/01/2026

Registration is Now Open for the TPA 2026 Legislative Conference!

Join the Texas Probation Association July 26-29, 2026, at the Hilton Palacio del Rio Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. This annual event brings probation professionals together from across the state for legislative updates, professional development, networking opportunities, and vendor exhibits.

Don’t miss out on expert-led training sessions and advocacy discussions that directly impact our field. Connect with peers, strengthen your knowledge, and help shape the future of probation in Texas.

Learn more and register online at www.txprobation.com

05/29/2026

The 2027 Women in Criminal Justice Conference, hosted by the Correctional Management Institute of Texas, is looking for presenters. This year's conference will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center, February 16-19, 2027, in Galveston, TX.

The conference will require a mixture of Breakout & General Sessions. Breakout Sessions are planned to last for 1.5 hours. General Sessions will vary.

Presentations should relate to the conference subject and be applicable to the work of the anticipated participants, which include: Community Corrections, Jailers, Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Leadership, Judicial, Law Enforcement, Support Staff, Medical Staff, and Mental Health Staff.

Please share this call with other agencies, organizations, or persons that might have an interest in presenting at the 2027 conference.

Proposals should be submitted by July 1, 2026.

Learn more and download a speaker packet at www.cmitonline.org/presenters.html

05/29/2026

CMIT is excited to announce Dr. Evan Norton, Jennifer Deyne and Richard Williamson as part of our speaker lineup for the 20th Annual Conference on Managing Juveniles with S*xual Behavior Problems Conference. They will be presenting the closing session, "Assessing Risk and Maximizing Community Safety."

This presentation will discuss efforts to improve risk assessment practices of both sexually and nonsexual violent behavior. Specifically, the statewide Risk Assessment Review Committee (RARC) will speak on their work selecting accurate risk assessment tools, assigning risk levels of incarcerated individuals and making recommendations to parole. They will share examples and cases of adolescents and young adults who have been reviewed by the committee. Dr. Norton will join this discussion by sharing sentencing trends in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) and share how best practices in risk assessment and treatment are guiding juvenile rehabilitative matters in Texas.

Early registration ends June 25, 2026. Register today and save.

Visit www.cmitonline.org today!

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05/28/2026

Join CMIT in College Station, TX for Tamara Spencer's breakout session "Drug and Alcohol Trends." The 2026 Leadership for Corrections Conference, formerly known as the Leadership for Support Staff Conference, hosted by the Correctional Management Institute of Texas, will be held June 8-11, 2026 in College Station, Texas at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center.

The 2026 Leadership for Corrections Conference Agenda is also available online! Check out the rest of the conference's sessions and speakers to plan your training schedule ahead of time.

Early bird pricing ends May 25, 2026.

Visit www.cmitonline.org to register today and download the agenda!

05/27/2026

Registration is Now Open for the 20th Annual Conference on Managing Juveniles with S*xual Behavior Problems, located at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, June 28-July 1, 2026, in College Station, TX.

The Annual Conference on Managing Juveniles with S*xual Behavior Problems is a focused professional development event dedicated to addressing the complex challenges associated with working with youth who exhibit problematic or harmful sexual behaviors. The conference explores evidence-based assessment, intervention, supervision, and treatment approaches, while emphasizing trauma-informed practices, risk management, collaboration across systems, and strategies that support accountability and positive behavioral change. Through a combination of research-informed presentations, practical case examples, and applied discussion, the conference equips participants with current knowledge and tools to support effective decision-making, improve outcomes for youth, and enhance community safety.

Earn up to 19.5 training hours. Hours approved by the Council on S*x Offender Treatment and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Expected attendees include Community Corrections, Support Staff, Psychologist, Therapists, Social Workers, Juvenile Probation Officers, Law Enforcement, Counselors, Educators, Polygraph Examiners, Treatment Providers, S*x Offender Case Managers, and anyone interested!

Early registration ends June 25, 2026. Register today and save.

Visit www.cmitonline.org today!

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05/26/2026

The Correctional Management Institute of Texas announces the 2026 calendar for the Juvenile Probation Officer Basic Program. This course is designed to cover the mandatory topics required for certification as a new Juvenile Probation Officer. Save the date or register today for this specially tailored program.

Learn more or register online at www.cmitonline.org

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the May 2026 class of the Mid-Management: Leadership for Corrections Professionals Program! This session was held May 18–22, 2026, at the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center on the Sam Houston State University campus in Huntsville, Texas.

CMIT would also like to thank our speakers for sharing their expertise and knowledge throughout the program. Their contributions play a vital role in the success of this class!

The Mid-Management program is designed to equip corrections professionals with essential leadership tools and insights. Built around the latest leadership priorities and core competencies identified by the National Institute of Corrections, the program reflects extensive input from field practitioners and agency leaders to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.

The next session will be held July 27–31, 2026.

To learn more or apply for a future session, visit www.cmitonline.org.

05/21/2026

The Correctional Management Institute of Texas is offering two sessions of Courtroom Security training. This four-hour, in-depth session examines crisis response, courtroom professionalism, sources of authority, the rights of all participants, and high-stakes decision-making — offering real answers to real-world challenges.

These sessions will take place Wednesday, May 27, 2026 inside the Hazel B. Kerper Courtroom in the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building on the Sam Houston University Campus in Huntsville, TX. A morning session will take place from 8:00am to 12:00pm and an afternoon session will repeat at 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Registration is now open! Each session costs $65.00 per participant and will award 4 training credit hours.

Learn more and register online at www.cmitonline.org.