Inmates are often able to get cellphones smuggled into prison. This is extremely risky and not worth the penalty that comes with getting caught. This administration has made a cellphone possession in a penal facility a felony and will add more years to an inmate's sentence. In some situations, the facility can classify possession of a cellphone aiding in an escape or continuing a criminal enterprise. The inmate that gets caught will likely get 6 months to a year in

Yes, the prison medical facilities are staffed with registered medical personnel with special training dealing with incarcerated patients. The only time the treatment becomes restrictive is if the inmate themselves become unruly. Remember that the prison units in general want to keep their record free from incidents that would negatively affect their funding. Training, empathy, caring and general well-being are a part of the process that inmates get "most of the time" from prison staff members.  The bad eggs exist

You will need to let them know. If you need a coupon to use our letter system, please email us a request and we will be happy to help you.

The letter and photo service from InmateAid is straightforward. You type up a letter and upload photos where applicable - proceed to the Pay Now page and complete the transaction. The letter order flows through our Admin area to the Processing Department. Letters are processed immediately upon entry unless it is after 6pm on Saturday, then the letters do not go through the process until Monday morning. You may check in your My Account area to see the status of

You may communicate with an inmate at any time via the U.S. mail. They receive daily deliveries from the U.S. Postal Service. INCOMING AND OUTGOING MAIL WILL BE RESTRICTED TO POSTCARDS. THIS POLICY WILL NOT APPLY TO LEGAL CORRESPONDENCE.INMATES MAY RECEIVE MAGAZINES AND/OR BOOKS IF THEY COME DIRECTLY FROM THE PUBLISHER OR A BOOKSTORE, NO HARDBACKS ARE ACCEPTED.InmateAid will be launching a New Postcard service that will be available for use next month. We are excited about it and it

We are not certain that this is a real question - but prison rape is real and is ongoing and not a funny subject. Predators flourish in prison as they are experts at finding weaknesses in inmates who are not physically strong enough to defend themselves. 

Inmates do not have Internet access. The Personal Inmate Pages are for the benefit of the inmate's family and friends. The website will keep you organized and to bring all of the services that are available for the benefit of the member/user's loved one.

It is doubtful, but if you want to check on their well-being you can call the counselor or chaplain to express your concern. They will help to put your mind at ease.

“Ask the Inmate” is not a direct communication link to a particular inmate, it is a question and answer forum between you and a former inmate who knows how things work on the inside. To communicate, you can write letters or send photos - you will have to go to your My Account area and click on the Inmate Page and then click "Letters". You will be able to communicate to them through there.

We have a large selection of local lines for USP Canaan in Waymart, PA. Click here to get started. The real question is, why didn't you come here first??  :))