Visiting someone in prison might sound complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s break it down step by step in a way that’s easy to understand. Whether you’re visiting a family member, a close friend, or someone you care about, this guide will explain everything you need to know about the different types of … Read more
The phenomenon of individuals with mental illness being disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system is commonly referred to as the “criminalization of the mentally ill.” The reasons for this over-representation are multifaceted and complex. Firstly, factors in a person’s development associated with criminal behavior, such as broken families, poverty, substance abuse, and physical and … Read more
Canada does not have a platform to help people search if their loved ones have been incarcerated, and although this may be a good way to protect the privacy of inmates, it also makes it hard for their loved ones on the outside to know where these inmates are, and how to help them. Getting … Read more
Sending money to a friend or family member in prison isn’t like the normal way it’s done in the outside world, there are guidelines you need to follow. If you want to send money to an inmate to pay for expenses such as telephone charges, postage stamps, paper, pencils, toiletries, or snacks, such money must … Read more
This was one thing I used to shy away from doing or talking about in the past, until I realized that those people behind bars just like me were humans and required support. Here’s how it all stated. Growing up as a child in the U.S, I witnessed friends and some close family members being … Read more
Visiting an inmate for the first time is one that is filled with mixed feelings of what to wear, what form of identification to present to the guards, what to bring along as a gift, if kids are allowed in, and other random thoughts like that. With all these thoughts popping up in your head … Read more
Inmates are probably the most guarded set of people in the world, a tiny loophole in security measures provided by the prison could see hardened and dangerous walking freely on the streets.This is why there is a guide that contains all you need to know about sending items to inmates. In this guide I’ll be … Read more
It’s about that time of the year when I believe you should send your inmate a holiday package at least to spice up their day and show them that you still care no matter the barrier. You might be asking: what is a holiday package? A holiday package (often referred to as a quarterly package) … Read more
I’ve heard people say we found love in a hopeless place. While writing this article, it got me thinking; does one of these hopeless places include finding love in prison? Well, there is a chance that you can find love with that person behind bars because you feel they’re still worth a chance. And knowing … Read more
I bet you didn’t think a simple phone call to a friend or loved one, could turn out to become a thing of luxury or privilege. Perhaps for you, calling your friends or loved ones was something you often did and considered no stress at all because there wasn’t a limitation as to when to … Read more