Category: Prison Conditions
How Should You Interact With Prison Staff?
It’s important for justice-impacted people to realize that prison guards are typically very different fro police. With that in mind, how should you interact with prison staff?
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What Kinds of Violence and Harassment Can Happen in Prison?
It is true that different kinds of violence and harassment do happen in prison. But they aren’t a certainty. If you go to prison, you may experience these things.
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What Is Administrative Segregation in Federal Prison?
Administrative segregation is when prison staff separates one inmate from other inmates.
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What Type of Living Condition in Prison Is Required?
If you’re going to prison, you likely have questions. One is simple but important: What type of living condition in prison is required?
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Does the Government Ever Investigate Prison Living Conditions?
The government has a few ways of dealing with prisons that don’t meet standards. How they handle it varies depending on the state and the agency. It also depends on how poor the conditions are.
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Will You Face Harassment and Violence in Prison?
Most people do not face harassment and violence in prison. But incarcerated people experience these at a much higher rate than people outside. You are more likely to face these issues in prison.
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What Are the Differences Between Prison Work and Work Release?
There are more differences than similarities between work release and prison work. They are both jobs and you are in custody in both situations. However, that’s about where the similarities end. There are several important ways in which they are different.
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Can You Refuse to Work a Job When You’re in Prison?
Yes, unless they have a valid reason not to. People in prison with disabilities will be assigned jobs that they can manage. The BOP considers work to be part of the rehabilitation process.
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What Can You Do to Improve Your Loved One’s Living Conditions in Prison?
If your loved one is in prison, you may be worried about their living conditions. Prisons and jails can be difficult places to live. Life is not comfortable in these facilities. But there are some things you can do to help.
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