Posted 6/5/2023 by Mark Miclette
Jails and prisons in the US have statistically high numbers of inmates diagnosed with mental disorders. Particularly, the prevalence of mental disorders in county jails is high. About 44% of incarcerated people in US jails have been diagnosed with a... Read more
Posted 6/3/2023 by Mark Miclette
With one of the highest incarceration rates in the world, US county jails receive millions of admissions every year. Throughout previous decades, there has been an upward trend in incarceration rates that's likely to continue. In 2020, there were 8.... Read more
Posted 6/1/2023 by Mark Miclette
The United States has one of the highest incarceration rates in the entire world. About two million adult inmates were currently incarcerated in the US during 2020 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This number includes inmates housed in state, fe... Read more
Posted 5/18/2023 by Mark Miclette
Many people often use the words jail and prison interchangeably. However, these are two different terms, which have separate meanings when it comes to incarceration. What is the difference between jail and prison? Generally, one of the main... Read more
Posted 5/16/2023 by Mark Miclette
When someone you care about is incarcerated, you'll want to do your best to help them in any way possible. One of the best ways to help a loved one in county jail is to keep their spirits high. Visitation allows an inmate to see a friendly face and ... Read more
Posted 5/12/2023 by Mark Miclette
When you receive the news that someone you care about has been mistreated in county jail, you'll no doubt have a lot of strong feelings. However, it's important to remain calm and figure out how to best help them in the situation. Often, an inmate m... Read more
Posted 5/10/2023 by Mark Miclette
There are probably a lot of things running through your mind after you or someone close to you has been arrested. It's a stressful and confusing time, so it may be hard to stay calm. However, it's important to keep a clear head as you navigate the l... Read more
Posted 5/8/2023 by Mark Miclette
When a loved one ends up at a county jail, you may feel overwhelmed. The whole process can seem confusing and stressful with many different rules and regulations. If you've never gone through this experience before, you'll want to know how to help y... Read more
