Office of Strategic Initiatives and Modernization
Andrew Barbee
Director
To assist TDCJ staff and the Board of Criminal Justice in fulfilling their missions, goals, and objectives. Office of Strategic Initiatives and Modernization serves to provide insightful analysis and evaluations of TDCJ operations.
Contact:
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Office of Strategic Initiatives and Modernization
PO Box 13084 - Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711-3084
Phone: (512) 463-7803
Fax: (512) 936-2169
E-mail: director.research@tdcj.texas.gov
What We Do
The Office of Strategic Initiatives and Modernization (OSIM) conducts analysis and performs evaluations of system operations. The OSIM also stays current on proven and promising practices in criminal justice and brings new perspectives from across the criminal justice field to the leadership at TDCJ.
Coordination of research is another function performed by the OSIM. The division coordinates research conducted by individuals and organizations external to the TDCJ or by employees seeking individual benefit, such as a thesis, dissertation, or other publication.