These are three distinct questions worth addressing separately because they each touch something real. On mental illness and vulnerability, yes, inmates with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia are among the most vulnerable populations inside any correctional facility. When someone's grip on reality is unstable, their ability to recognize exploitation, set boundaries, or advocate for themselves is compromised. Predatory behavior toward vulnerable inmates exists in every facility, and people with visible mental health struggles are disproportionately targeted. The Prison Rape Elimination...

n state and federal prisons there is generally no set limit on how many books an inmate can receive or possess at one time, provided the books come through an approved channel such as Amazon or a recognized publisher. Books are considered educational and rehabilitative, and prison systems typically encourage reading rather than restricting it. The practical limiting factor in a prison setting is storage space. An inmate's personal property is confined to what fits in their locker or designated storage...

You know this question could be answered either way. "Yes, he might be", or "no he really cares". Let's assume he likes talking with you and seeing you at the visitation. He likes that you are showing him attention. There is a chance that this relationship can grow beyond where it would have if he was out. Maybe you get to know each other better and he becomes more into you. Life is too short, you have to let this play...

First, we are deeply sorry you are facing this. No one should have to navigate a terminal diagnosis while also separated from the person they love most. On early release, the honest answer is that there are no formal parole provisions in the federal or most state systems that allow early release based on a family member's health. The compassionate release and medical hardship provisions that exist are tied to the inmate's own medical condition, not a loved one's. That is...

The InmateAid discount phone service replaces the high per-minute rate with a flat rate of $0.21 per minute. There is no separate connection fee under that structure. Your inmate still places the call through Securus using the InmateAid forwarding number, and the funds still come from his Securus account, but the rate he is charged is dramatically lower. Here is what the math looks like on a 15-minute call at your current rate: $1.85 connection plus $0.88 per minute for 15...

InmateAid does not touch your inmate's call card balance directly. The way it works is that InmateAid reduces what Securus charges for each call, so less money comes out of the account per call rather than InmateAid drawing from it separately. Here is the math on your specific situation. Right now you are paying $1.36 to connect plus $0.66 per minute. On a 15-minute call that works out to roughly $11.26 per call. With an InmateAid number, Securus charges $0.21 per...