What is Unsupervised Probation and How Does It Work?
As the name suggests, unsupervised probation doesn’t involve meeting with a probation officer regularly. Here’s how to know if you can qualify for it.
Prison Life
How Does Bail Bond Work? – A Quick Guide
It’s crucial to know the ins and outs of the criminal justice system in case you get tangled up in it. Read here all about bail bonds and how they work.
How to Write Letters of Encouragement for Prisoners
Published August 17, 2022 Writing letters of encouragement to prisoners can be a very fulfilling experience. However, how do you even start? What should your letter say in the first place? I’m here to help you out. By reading this article, you’ll find out everything there is to regularly writing […]
The 10 Most Secure Prisons in the World
Published July 26, 2022 Prisons are very similar to castles. However, instead of keeping people out, they are designed to keep people inside. Nevertheless, they’ve both got high walls and guard towers. The first modern prison designs came about in the 1800s. Since then, there have been a ton of […]
What Exactly is a Prison Sissy?
Published June 10, 2022 It’s not a secret that inmate rape is very much prevalent in prison. In most cases, it’s either dealt out as a punishment or as a form of control. But whatever the reason behind the assaults, it’s clear that the rape culture has become a part […]
What Are US Military Prisons Like?
Published June 3, 2022 Currently, in the US, there are over 7,000 prisons. You may not have known, however, that there are a variety of prisons. Military and civilian prisons are the two common categories. They differ in numerous ways. Yet, few people are aware of the differences between military […]
How Violent is Rikers Island?
Published May 20, 2022 Rikers Jail in New York State, founded in 1932 as a temporary detention facility, is considered by civil rights groups to be one of the most dangerous jails globally. Located on Rikers Island, between Queens and Bronx counties, they believe that being imprisoned in Rikers Island […]
A Dictionary of the Most Common Jail and Prison Slangs
Published May 13, 2022 If it interests you to know more about how prisoners communicate and the most common terminology they use, we have created a prison slang dictionary to help you understand what they are saying. Prison Slang Dictionary Some prison slang has explicit themes and language. If you’re […]
How to Put Money on Phone for Jail Calls
Published April 8, 2022 Are you thinking about how to put money on phone for jail calls? We’ve written this guide to help you understand the procedure and manage the most commonly observed issues associated with sending money to an inmate’s commissary account. Often, inmates receive an introductory welcome packet […]
I Got Arrested But Not Charged. Now What?
Published March 18, 2022 Can you get arrested but not charged? The short answer is yes. Over 70 million Americans have criminal records to their name. Among those 70 million, only 20 million of them have a felony conviction, with the rest of the pack being charged with misdemeanors or […]
