As you’re probably well aware, keeping in touch with an incarcerated loved one is incredibly important - both for your relationship and for their mental well-being. While the Pigeonly team has developed a number of services to help people stay in contact with their loved ones as they serve out their jail or prison sentence, we also know that these options pale in comparison to being able to ... Continue Reading
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How to Save Money on Phone Calls From Prison
If you’ve ever had a conversation with an imprisoned loved one over the phone, you’ve likely faced a predicament:You know how important it is to stay in touch with them, but you also know how expensive such calls can be. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can keep the cost of staying in touch with your imprisoned loved one to a minimum while also ensuring you have ample time to chat ... Continue Reading
What Can You Send to Inmates in Prison?
What Can You Send to Inmates in Prison? When a loved one is imprisoned for any amount of time, you’ll strive to do just about anything in your power to help them maintain some semblance of peace. Though you won’t be able to see or speak with them as much as either of you would like, you can fill the time in-between by mailing your loved one letters and other materials, letting them know you’re ... Continue Reading
Are You Aware of Your Inmates Rights?
Are You Aware of Your Inmates Rights? When a loved one is sentenced to jail or prison, you might fear that they will be placed in circumstances that will jeopardize their health - and their life as a whole - on a daily basis. While it’s generally true that incarcerated individuals will have a less-than-comfortable experience during their imprisonment, this does not mean they should ... Continue Reading
Hidden talents: Inmate art, straight from the heart
Too often the talents of those on the inside are overlooked; perhaps due to “out of sight, out of mind?” Allow us to reintroduce you to some of the talented artwork from inmate artists currently in the system. Click the image below to access some selected inmate art, brought to you by Ink from the Pen Magazine. Just click me for more great inmate art… ... Continue Reading
How to Get a Job If You Have a Criminal Record
You don’t need me to tell you that dealing with the criminal justice system is no picnic (to put it mildly). When going through the process of being convicted of a crime and sentenced to probation, jail, or prison, most people maintain hope by looking forward to the day when they can put the whole situation behind them. Unfortunately, even after their sentence has expired, many people ... Continue Reading
What to Do When a Loved One Goes to Jail
There’s no sugarcoating it: When a loved one goes to prison or jail, it’ll almost certainly disrupt a number of lives. Not only will they essentially need to put their life on hold, but their arrest and sentencing will also cause upheaval in your life, as well. If you and your loved one are responsible for other individuals - such as children or elderly parents - they, too, will feel the ... Continue Reading
How to Write a Parole Support Letter
For incarcerated individuals, being granted parole can be a huge step in the right direction in terms of moving past their previous mistakes, and in terms of getting their life back on track. While parolees are still technically in the custody of the court, and they will still face a number of restrictions regarding their day-to-day life, being on parole will allow them to begin a brand new ... Continue Reading
What To Know Before Visiting An Inmate
Inmate Visitation: The Simple Guide to Visiting Someone in Prison When a loved one ends up in jail or prison, one of your first thoughts will probably be “When will I get to see them again?” Of course, if you’ve never visited an inmate before, the thought of doing so may be intimidating - even outright frightening. However, you can alleviate these fears by understanding what to expect ... Continue Reading