Deaf Prison Minstries Network owns and operates the worlds first and only halfway house for Deaf people on parole or probation. Our halfway house is called Healing Hands Ranch. Halfway houses are an important step in reducing the recidivism rate among ex-offenders while helping them return back into society. Until Healing Hands Ranch came into existence, Deaf prisoners have had virtually no opportunity to live in a fully accessible halfway house when they are released from prison. Because of this, the recidivism rate among Deaf prisoners are higher than average.

Deaf Prison Ministries Network purchased a former halfway house ministry near Houston, Texas in December, 2006. After 8 months of renovations, Healing Hands Ranch opened in August, 2007 and the first resident arrived on September 17, 2007.

Healing Hands Ranch is located in Willis, Texas which is approximately 20 miles from the largest group of Deaf prisoners in the State of Texas where approximately 100 Deaf inmates are housed. This property is capable of housing up to 40 residents along with several staff members. The property includes:

27 acres nestled in the Sam Houston National Forest 3 Resident Dormitories 2 Staff Houses Main House with Dining hall Main Office Beautiful fishing pond Prayer trails

Large Shop 2 Laundry Rooms Swimming Pool Basketball Courts RV Sites Septic System Freshwater Well System 2 acres fenced pasture ... and much, much more!

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