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June 7, 2023

What Is a Correctional Facility?

As of March 2023, almost two million people are incarcerated in different facilities in the United States.

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June 7, 2023

What Is Life in Prison Like?

Imagine a world where children read bedtime stories through handwritten letters, and the prospect of a family trip is nowhere in sight. Around 2.7 million children in the U.S. don’t have to, as it’s the reality they face daily with a parent spending life inside a prison cell.
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June 7, 2023

What Does “15 Years To Life” Mean?

When you hear the term “life sentence,” you may naturally assume it means lifelong imprisonment. 
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June 7, 2023

How to Write a Letter to an Inmate

Did you know that a medical study suggests that frequent communication between prisoners and their family members improves positivity and may reduce the risk of recidivism or reverting to crime after release?
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June 7, 2023

Jail Time for Assault

Statistics show that the estimated aggravated assault rate in the United States in 2021 was 284.4 cases per 100,000 population. 
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June 7, 2023

Domestic Violence Jail Time

Every minute that goes by while reading this article, approximately 20 individuals become domestic violence victims in the United States.
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June 7, 2023

What Are Inmates?

Did you know that the inmate population of the United States is bigger than that of 84 countries’?

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June 6, 2023

Gaming in Prison

Have you ever asked gamers what they get from their preferred gaming activity such that it is their go-to hobby during downtime?
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June 6, 2023

Real Prisoners

Behind every prison door is a human being with a story to tell.
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June 6, 2023

Haunted Penitentiaries

Individuals who seek novelty also like exploring unfamiliar environments and stimuli that deviate from everyday experiences. People’s novelty-seeking behavior may explain why others like putting themselves in frightening situations.

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June 6, 2023

Inside a Jail Cell

While the average person may know a thing or three about life behind bars, the lifestyle of prisoners is not really a topic known to the public. Civilians can’t freely peer inside different incarceration facilities at any time. However, it’s interesting to know what’s behind the steel bars and how people inside jail cells actually live.
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June 6, 2023

Life Without Parole

A convicted individual on a life sentence without parole can’t return to the community. When their cell door slams shut, these people may feel a sense of fear, knowing they’ll be locked away in prison until they die.
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June 2, 2023

Add Money to an Inmate’s Phone Account

To inmates and their families, staying in touch by any means is crucial. Research suggests that phone contact may reduce recidivism or the tendency of an inmate to reoffend.

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June 2, 2023

Putting Money on Inmates’ Books

Since prison food is known for its low quality, life is much better for inmates who can afford to buy food and other essential items from the commissary or prison store.
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June 2, 2023

How Likely Is Jail Time for First DUI?

In the United States, about 32 people lose their lives every day due to drunk-driving crashes. In 2020 alone, 11,654 people died in traffic deaths due to alcohol-impaired driving. The figures showed a 14% increase in deaths from 2019. The deaths were all preventable.
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June 2, 2023

Inmate Funds

You might be surprised that inmates still need money to buy necessities, even in prison. A study in three states (Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington) showed that inmates spend $513 to over $1,000 annually inside prison, of which most were spent on food.

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May 9, 2023

Send Package to Inmate

It may not be much for others, but a package full of food and treats can be enough to make the day of a person behind bars. A simple package of love and care may briefly brighten their time inside prison, but its effect can indeed be lasting. 
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May 9, 2023

How to Accept Collect Calls From Jail on Cell Phone for Free

Maintaining communication with loved ones behind bars is crucial. Your continued show of care can be what they need to return to a better life. Many people share this sentiment that their support can somehow affect the lives of a person behind bars. 
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