Tag: Communication
Q&A: When Helping Your Loved One In Prison Goes Too Far
Helping your loved one in jail or prison is important. But it’s also complicated. Make sure you’re doing it right.
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Explainer: Your Public Defender Isn’t Responding. Why?
If your public defender isn’t responding to you, you need to be patient. But you also need to assert your rights.
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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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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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Can You Make Phone Calls While In Prison?
You can make phone calls while in prison. Inmates may use telephones to make calls to people on their authorized call list.
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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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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: What Are Your First Days in Prison Like?
The first days in prison aren’t any different from your first day at work, school or any other place where you begin a new routine. There are new people, a new landscape and a new setting. It may feel a bit different and strange at first. You may feel lonely and miss your family and friends.
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