For those who do not have much knowledge of correctional facilities, touring a prison is a great way to better understand how prisons function. In recent years, many TV shows and movies have included prisons in their storylines – further increasing the demand for tours. So, can you tour a prison? In this blog post, …
Thousands of people volunteer in prisons across the United States every year. Volunteering in a prison is a popular way for people to give back to their community, as well as helping those in need. Yes. Volunteering in prison is allowed. There are many different ways you can get involved and volunteer in a prison; …
Sleeping in prison is one of the biggest adjustments new inmates are forced to make; they soon find themselves on a very strict sleep schedule. Sleeping in prison carries a different experience for every inmate, but one thing is for certain, it is not the most comfortable. In this blog post, we will discuss the …
There are many different jobs for inmates to take up during their sentence in prison; from food prep to laundry, there are a lot of jobs across many different industries that inmates can perform. Working in prison is something that millions of prisoners do; either for the motivation of having some extra money in their …
Drawing in prison has been credited by many former inmates as a life saver. Many inmates see artistic expression, more specifically drawing, as an escape from their current situation. Drawing is allowed at most prisons in the United States, some prisons even offer art classes for their inmates. In this blog post, we will answer …
Prison is one of the last places people imagine romance occurring; dating while behind bars is very difficult, so getting married while locked up may seem like an impossible task. The saying “love has no boundaries” comes into full effect when dealing with marriage in prison. In this blog post, we will cover: How to …
In the United States, voting is something a majority of Americans take immense pride in doing. Voting is a way for citizens to voice their opinion and determine the direction the country will go in. Do prisoners have a voice? Do they get to be part of the conversation? In this blog we will cover: …
Reading is a classic pastime; reading allows for someone to dive into another world, read up on current events, or explore a topic that interests them. Reading is widely credited with helping individuals reach their dreams and increase their knowledge; so, with that being said, is reading allowed in prison? Prisons do more than allow …
The idea of being able to watch TV in prison sounds both far-fetched and ideal. Time goes by much faster for inmates if they are able to stay entertained, and what a better way to stay entertained than by watching TV? In this blog post, we will cover. Are prisoners allowed to watch TV? Can …
