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Inmate Care Packages
How to Send Care Packages to an Inmate in Prison?
Sending a care package to someone in prison is not as simple as boxing up items and shipping them from home. Most correctional facilities do not accept...
Send Inmate Money
How to send money to a inmate in Jail or Prison?
Sending money to an inmate is one of the most practical things you can do to support someone on the inside. Money on their books gives them access to...
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"What is the difference between jail and prison?
Jail and prison are two distinct types of correctional facilities that serve different purposes, house different populations, and operate under different...
Inmate Phone Calls
How do I get a phone call from my husband who has just been transported there
When an inmate arrives at a new facility, phone access does not begin immediately. There is an intake and orientation process that typically takes one to two...
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Are There Housing Programs for Inmates Released on GPS?
Yes, housing resources exist for people released on GPS monitoring, though availability varies significantly depending on the state, the jurisdiction, and the…
Yes, housing resources exist for people released on GPS monitoring, though availability varies significantly depending on the state, the jurisdiction, and the specific conditions of release.
The most common landing spot for people released on GPS supervision is a halfway house or community corrections center. These facilities are specifically designed to bridge the gap between incarceration and independent living and they are set up to accommodate the supervision requirements that come with GPS monitoring. Staff at these facilities are familiar with...
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Can an Inmate in the Hole Get and Send InmateAid Letters?
Incoming mail generally continues to reach inmates in the hole, which is the common term for disciplinary segregation or the SHU.…
Incoming mail generally continues to reach inmates in the hole, which is the common term for disciplinary segregation or the SHU. Mail access is one of the privileges that survives most SHU placements and a letter sent through InmateAid travels through the facility's standard mail system the same way any other letter does. It goes to the mailroom, gets screened, and gets delivered to wherever the inmate is currently housed including segregation.
That said, delivery may be slower than usual. Mail...
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