In Southeast Austin, a man was released from a correctional facility after several months. He had been incarcerated before, but felt this time would be different. A team was waiting to assist him, which is unusual because they were not social workers or family members.

The people who greeted him were officers from the local police department. They helped him gather his belongings and explained the next steps. Further information about this incident and a new program can be found through a local nonprofit news organization.