Yes they can, don't forget to add Curves to that list. These are probably the most popular among inmates. InmateAid has a great section called "Send Magazines" with these very titles (and 100s more) to click on and send them directly to your inmate at discount prices.

Reconnecting with a family member you have not seen in years while they are incarcerated takes patience but it is absolutely possible. Here is how both processes work. Phone calls The phone call process begins entirely on your brother's end. He must initiate everything. He submits your phone number to prison staff for approval and once approved he can call you directly from the facility phones. You cannot call him. There is no inbound call option at any

If you have researched the inmate's name in the Inmate Locator and there is no ID #, you may send the letter without the number. There are some facilities that do not have numbers for their inmates.

FDC Miami is a Federal Detention Center, not a traditional long-term prison. It is a high-rise facility located in downtown Miami and primarily houses pretrial detainees, inmates going through court proceedings, and some short-term federal inmates. While security is tight, it is not classified the same way as a standard maximum security penitentiary. For email, the federal system uses TRULINCS, which is accessed through CorrLinks. If your brother says he sent emails but you have not received them, here are the most

Riverbend Correctional Facility in Georgia is a privately operated facility run by the GEO Group under contract with the Georgia Department of Corrections. Sending money to an inmate there follows the Georgia DOC approved process rather than a facility specific system. The approved money transfer services for Georgia DOC facilities including Riverbend are JPay and Access Corrections. Both allow you to send money online, by phone, or through retail locations. JPay JPay is the most commonly used

Yes, in many cases inmates at a transition center can send money home before release, but it is not automatic and must be approved by the facility. Your fiancé will need to speak with his counselor or unit team manager and request the proper form to transfer funds from his inmate trust account. These requests are reviewed, and approval can depend on factors like his status, the amount requested, and the facility’s specific policies. Most systems allow inmates

It is great that you are planning ahead for his release. Getting support lined up before he gets out can make a big difference in how smoothly the transition goes. InmateAid offers a range of reentry resources, but not all programs are fully listed or available directly on the site yet. The best way to get accurate and up-to-date information is to reach out directly to the InmateAid team. You can contact them at aid@inmateaid.com and let them know your

Inmates are tested for tuberculosis every year but are NOT tested for sexually transmitted diseases. There are provisions of disclosure where the admittance staff will interview the inmate and ask if they have HIV or hepatitis so as to know if the inmate will need special medical treatment.

Friends and family members can follow an inmate to stay connected via posts by the manager of the account. Visitation updates, pictures and wish list items are posted for the benefit of the people who wish to help the inmate they follow.

Other inmates will not automatically know that your son is getting help from you, but information inside spreads quickly if it is talked about openly. In most facilities, inmates pay close attention to each other, especially when someone is new or dealing with an active case. The biggest concern is not the help itself, but how much your son shares. Having outside support, legal research, or family involvement is not a problem on its own. Many inmates have people