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How Do I Call My Brother at a Halfway House in Oregon?
Halfway houses operate differently from prisons and jails, and the communication rules vary from one facility to the next.…

Halfway houses operate differently from prisons and jails, and the communication rules vary from one facility to the next. The quickest way to figure out what is allowed is to call the halfway house directly and ask to speak with a counselor. The counselor can walk you through how residents are permitted to receive calls, whether there are designated phone times, and whether your brother needs to add you to an approved contact list before any communication can happen. Some halfway...
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