You can support your inmate in a limited number of ways. You can visit, receive calls from him, you can send him money for commissary, you can send him magazine and puzzle subscriptions, and you can send him mail with holiday pictures that will keep him connected to the family unit until he's released.
Read moreYes, they get paid a small hourly wage ($0.40/hr) but it's the highest paying job detail on the compound
Read moreYes, facilities provide winter clothing for inmates during the colder months, and court appearances are covered under that same provision. Most correctional facilities issue what is generally called a cold-weather kit or winter gear package when temperatures drop. This typically includes a jacket or coat and some form of thermal or long underwear to layer underneath the standard-issued clothing. The quality is institutional and nothing to write home about, but it serves the purpose of keeping people reasonably warm
Read moreJuvenile incarceration puts significant strain on family relationships, and in many cases that strain is both inevitable and by design. The juvenile justice system is built around the idea that the family unit is a core component of rehabilitation, which means the system actively involves family in ways that adult incarceration does not. That involvement can strengthen some relationships while exposing fractures in others. For families where the home environment was stable and supportive before the detention, the separation
Read moreObviously, there are no statistics on the subject, but if it is like the other women's facilities, there are definitely relationships that turn sexual. It is more prevalent when the sentences are lengthy. Women with long sentences will look for a partner to ride their bid out with. If they have partners, than the sex would be often but it can't happen in the "light of day" as it is against the rules. And, this is not limited to women
Read moreYou can call he facility and ask to speak to the counselor. They will tell you how our inmate is "behaving".
Read moreThere is a Cancellation button next to your phone number on your Account Dashboard. Click it and it's cancelled.
Read moreYes, Hardin County Detention Center in Savannah does have commissary available to inmates. The specific vendor the facility contracts with can change over time as these contracts go out to bid periodically, so the most current information on which company is running it is best confirmed by calling the facility directly. What stays consistent regardless of vendor is how the process works. You put money on your inmate's account through whatever deposit method the facility uses, typically an online
Read moreIt depends on where they are incarcerated, all commissary lists are different, but similar in the range of available products. Inmates may buy stamps and writing supplies for mailing letters, they can buy snacks and candy or savory foods like tuna, mackerel, salmon, chicken, soups (add hot water), toiletries, grooming aids, dental and hygiene products, sweatshirts and sneakers and various sundries. I was in county, private and federal prison and by far the most important purchase are your headphones
Read moreYou cannot call into the facility to speak with an inmate. The inmate must call you. Depending on where they are incarcerated, the call price can be VERY expensive. If you would like more specifics, please email us the location of your inmate and your telephone number and we will give you an honest estimate of the call price and potential savings using the InmateAid Discount Phone Service
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