Explainer: What is Jail Mail?
While every facility's rules are different, this article provides a good overview of what "jail mail" rules usually look like.
Tag: Communication
Explainer: Did California really make prison calls free?
Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1008, a bill that makes prison calls in the state free.
Here To Help: Learn To Respect A Prisoner’s Wishes
People who take time to communicate with incarcerated people deserve credit. But they also need to learn to respect a prisoner's wishes.
What Can You Do If Prison Officials Block Prison Family Visits or Phone Calls?
Prison staff can sometimes block family visits or phone calls.
Can You Make Phone Calls While In Prison?
You can make phone calls while in prison. Inmates may use telephones to make calls to people on their authorized call list.
Can You Send Text Messages In Prison?
The new TextInmate.com system allows inmates to send and receive text messages in prison. It is quicker than letters or email.
I’ve Been In Your Shoes: What Are Your First Days in Prison Like?
The first days in prison aren't any different from your first day at work, school or any other place where you begin a new routine. There are new people, a new landscape and a new setting. It may feel a bit different and strange at first. You may feel lonely and miss your family and friends.
What’s the Difference Between General Mail and Legal Mail in Prison?
There are two types of mail in prison: general and special mail. Officers conduct a visual inspection of all mail for contraband.
I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Who Works in a Prison and What Do They Do?
When you’re going to prison, it’s important to know who you will interact with during your time there. While you will be spending time with other incarcerated people, you will also be interacting with different members of the staff. Who is in charge in prison? What does each person do?