Author: Will Smith

Prisoners are in jail for different reasons; nevertheless, just like anybody else, prisoners need to eat healthy food. The US prisons have several guidelines when planning prison food. Prison meals may be planned in a weekly or monthly basis. US … READ MORE

Detainees and prisoners need to communicate with their families, friends and lawyers. They may need to constantly talk to their lawyers about their cases, check on their children or family member’s situations, or take care of other important matters. Although … READ MORE

Communication plays a vital role during incarceration of a family member or friend. Since all prisoners have the privilege and eligibility to receive visits, prison and county jail institutions recognize the importance of this, because visitation motivates to maintain a … READ MORE

During incarceration, one is deprived of the basic comforts and necessities of life. His activities are restricted and his access to supplies is limited. Truth is, not all prison or county jails have gyms that feature a complete set of … READ MORE

Over the years, slang has been used as communication while inside prison or jail, and prisoners are the ones who fully recognize and comprehend it. Some of these words have been altered and filtered down already, but still maintain their … READ MORE

Your life changes the moment you take the first step to your cell. There will be no more spending time with your family, no more night-outs, no more hanging out with friends. There is no turning back. You will have … READ MORE

Living your life inside a cell is not pleasant at all. It’s boring, lonely and frightening. You have to always watch out for yourself. You can’t trust anyone. Talking to family members in any form somehow helps you survive life … READ MORE

Parole refers to the early release of a prisoner from jail. A prisoner with a sentence of not less than four years may apply for a parole. If he meets the qualifications, there will be a hearing with the parole … READ MORE

Surviving a relatively spacious, sparsely populated prison is hard enough for newly incarcerated individuals, oldies and returnee-prisoners alike. Do these individuals perhaps know how to survive while in solitary confinement in the Special Housing Units (SHU)?

In the olden times, … READ MORE

Living a life in prison regardless of gender, ethnicity or religious beliefs can be quite difficult. The limitations and the confinement within the facility can take a toll on you mentally and physically. Nevertheless correctional facilities in general are relatively … READ MORE