Category: Communication

Explainer: Filing Your Taxes From Behind Bars In A Prison

Paying your taxes and filing a tax return isn’t easy, especially if you’re in jail or in prison. Here’s a little information to help.

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How To Help Incarcerated Loved Ones This Holiday Season

This holiday season is going to be hard on your incarcerated loved ones. But there are a lot of different ways you can help.

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Explainer: Did California really make prison calls free?

Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1008, a bill that makes prison calls in the state free.

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Here To Help: Learn To Respect A Prisoner’s Wishes

People who take time to communicate with incarcerated people deserve credit. But they also need to learn to respect a prisoner’s wishes.

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Explainer: What is Jail Mail?

While every facility’s rules are different, this article provides a good overview of what “jail mail” rules usually look like.

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Explainer: Tips for Writing a Prisoner

People in jail or prison […]

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News: USP McCreary Enters Exclusive Deal with Books N Things

USP McCreary has a deal with Books N Things to become its exclusive book and magazine provider. How? Why? Help us learn more.

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Can You Send Text Messages In Prison?

The new TextInmate.com system allows inmates to send and receive text messages in prison. It is quicker than letters or email.

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What is Visitation Like in Federal Prison?

Visitation in federal prison has changed immensely since 2020. Visitation was prohibited because of COVID-19.

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What’s the Difference Between General Mail and Legal Mail in Prison?

There are two types of mail in prison: general and special mail. Officers conduct a visual inspection of all mail for contraband.

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