Sex offenders, and particularly those convicted of crimes against children, occupy the lowest position in the informal social hierarchy that exists inside every correctional facility. This is one of the most consistently documented realities of prison culture across all security levels and facility types. The stigma attached to these charges is severe and the response from other inmates when they become aware of the nature of the offense can range from social exclusion to physical violence. The practical reality is that...

Being placed four hours away when health issues make travel difficult is a genuinely hard situation, and the distance can feel insurmountable when in-person visits are not realistic. The good news is that proximity to family is a recognized and legitimate basis for requesting a transfer, and the Illinois Department of Corrections does process those requests. The standard waiting period before an inmate can submit a formal transfer request is six months from initial placement. That window exists to allow the...

Yes, the discount phone service works in most county detention facilities, as long as the jail allows outgoing calls through a standard phone provider. Here is how it works: You are assigned a local phone number that matches the jail’s area Your inmate calls that number as a local call instead of long distance The call is then routed to your actual phone What you still pay for: The jail’s phone provider will still charge for the call connection You will need to have an account set up with that provider Where...

Buenas tardes Jossie, La unica manera de que le podamos enviar el dinero es emitiendo una facture en su cuenta de InmateAid que una vez que usted page, nosotros nos encargamos de enviarle el dinero a la persona su esposo. Si usted quisiera mandar por ejemplo $100 tendria que pagar $31.63 de los cargos de transaccion y envio, esta seria la forma mas rapida de ayudarla. Por favor dejenos saber si quiere hacer el tramite. Gracias y que tenga buen...