Subject: Prison violence
My bf is in for domestic violence and attempted sodomy...if other inmates find out, is he in danger?
It depends on him. If he is in other inmate's business, they will find a way to be in his business. If he keeps to himself and shows the respect he will not encounter any problems. It is when inmates "big deal" themselves which cause others to investigate their charges that you run into issues. Domestic violence charges are not as dangerous as sodomy potentially could be. Our advice, keep your mouth shut.
Subject: Re-entry & rehabilitation
This is a frustrating situation that happens more than it should. The parole board denied release specifically because the program has not been completed, the warden and counselor have both acknowledged it is needed, yet enrollment has not happened. The disconnect between what is required and what is being facilitated is a systemic problem worth pushing on directly and persistently.
The first step is for your family member to submit a formal written request to their counselor or case manager, specifically...
Read moreSubject: Send inmate mail
Our postcard service is not an email. This is a postcard printed on both sides of the card, one side is your message, the other side are your pictures (up to four). We mail them into the prison and they are handed out by the staff when they normally give mail to inmates.
Subject: Prison discipline
If he has a restitution there will be a percentage deduction from every deposit made in his inmate trust account. It does not matter if the facility is CCA, GEO, state or federal, they all do this.
Subject: Relationship issues
He was drinking and driving, got stopped and blames you? This sounds like a "him problem". If he is that arrogant to do something wrong and blame another person without taking any responsibility himself, we think it might be a good idea to let him cool off for a while. If he isn't going to write you, he's the one missing out. You are free to come and go, and since you can't visit - go about your life he...
Read moreSubject: Inmate phone calls
This is a situation InmateAid was designed to help with, and there is a workable solution even from South Korea.
The fundamental rule does not change regardless of where you are stationed. Inmates initiate all calls; they cannot receive incoming calls. Your inmate dials out through the facility's phone system and the call routes to whatever number is on their approved list.
The solution for overseas situations is to set up a local phone number near the facility that forwards to a...
Read moreSubject: Inmate phone calls
A lot is happening in this situation and breaking it down piece by piece gives the clearest picture of what to expect.
DVI Tracy is a reception center, which means your husband is still being processed and classified before getting a permanent housing assignment. The mentions of Folsom or Corcoran are significant because both are high-security Level 4 facilities and that designation reflects the validated gang status and current SHU placement.
In California, the term validated means the California Department of Corrections...
Read moreSubject: Send inmate mail
it's 50/50, some mail room staff will only deliver the mail to the inmate with an inmate ID number. we highly recommend having an inmate ID number for all correspondence.
Subject: Send inmate mail
Inmates that have money on their inmate trust accounts can purchase stamps and envelopes at the weekly commissary. If they do not have money on their books, the prison will provide indigent inmates with all the materials necessary to send out mail to their loved ones.
If your inmate writes to you directly, using your address, the cost of the mailing is a 49 cent stamp. Many of our members use the Inmate Response Mail service through InmateAid. Your inmate would...
Read moreSubject: General prison questions-terminology
Absolutely! All prisons, jails and detention centers have a very nice and hearty turkey dinner on Thanksgiving as well as a special meal on Christmas
