Occasionally, we want to showcase the voice of the prison wife in her own words. She may be a wife or a girlfriend or a loved one. But it is important for us to recognize that when her man does time, she does time, too. Hello to all my fellow Prison Wives, Fiancees, and Girlfriends! Let me start off by introducing myself! My name is Brandy Beisel, and my husband, Jason Beisel, is currently ... Continue Reading
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Nadina: I Am the Voice of a Prison Wife
Occasionally, we want to showcase the voice of the prison wife in her own words. She may be a wife or a girlfriend or a loved one. But it is important for us to recognize that when her man does time, she does time, too. What I miss about my man is the way that I could talk to him about anything and he would never judge me in any form or fashion…. It has been hard these past few years ... Continue Reading
5 Easy Ways To Send Inmate Money Online
How to Send Money to An Inmate Online? Having a loved one behind bars can make you feel pretty helpless. Aside from the occasional phone call or visit, you might think there’s not much you can do to keep their spirits up. But there is. If you’ve never been incarcerated, you’ve probably never thought about how inmates use money while inside a prison cell. The truth is, prisoners ... Continue Reading
Words Of Encouragement For Someone In Jail
Coming up with encouraging words for someone in jail can be challenging, especially if you're not sure where to begin or it's your first time sending a letter to an inmate. Sometimes, talking with your loved one first is a good step, too. Keep in mind that just by you sending a letter means a lot because just hearing your name at mail call will definitely put a smile on your inmate. Even if ... Continue Reading
Pennsylvania DOC will allow arts and crafts when children visit parents
Pennsylvania’s state prisons will allow incarcerated parents and their children to do arts and crafts in visiting rooms to make children more comfortable with the experience, Department of Corrections officials said Monday. To continue reading click here ... Continue Reading
Golf helps exonerate wrongly convicted artist
Valentino Dixon’s introduction to golf came when the warden dropped by his 6-by-10 cell at Attica Correctional Facility in New York with a photo of the iconic 12th hole at Augusta National and a simple request. Could Dixon draw the hole with his colored pencils? The warden knew Dixon had the talent. He certainly had the time. To continue reading click here ... Continue Reading
Pennsylvania inmates are getting a new way to receive photo
Pennsylvania's prison system is updating its mail policy--the latest in a long string of security changes. Starting this week, people incarcerated in state prisons can receive photo books--the kind that can be designed and ordered online. They have to be soft-bound and hold 25 pages or fewer, and must be sent to prisons directly from a third-party manufacturer. to read more click here ... Continue Reading
How to Send Your Federal Inmate Emails via Corrlinks
Part 1: About CorrLinks CorrLinks is a privately owned company established through a relationship between a Corrections Agency and ATG, an email-based system that allows inmates who are unfortunately incarcerated in prison to communicate with their friends and families. The company operates the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS) which allows friends and families to use the ... Continue Reading
Former inmate, now UMPI student highlights benefits of second chances
Shyquinn Dix is wrapping up his sophomore year of college studies and aiming to prove a lot of people right about the value of second chances and alternatives to incarceration. Dix, a social work major and a point guard on the University of Maine Presque Isle’s basketball team, was featured recently in a CBS TV 60 Minutes episode that highlighted a new Connecticut prison ... Continue Reading
