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Families and Incarceration: My kids don’t want to visit dad in prison because it takes up their whole day. What can I do to change their minds?

Posted 3/20/2014 by Mark Miclette

When your husband first went to prison, the kids and you devoted every weekend to seeing him and nobody wanted it any other way. Lately, the kids have gotten busy and don’t want to take time out to see him. You can help the situation: Remind them:... Read more

Inmate Visitation: If I get to the jail visit late, can I still see my boyfriend?

Posted 3/17/2014 by Mark Miclette

Things happen: traffic, overtime at work, problems at home, and now you are late to the jail visit to see your inmate. Depending on the mood of the guard and the rules of the jail, the following things might happen: Turned away: if the guard is in... Read more

I’ve been charged with a Crime. Can I Still Visit My Boyfriend in Prison?

Posted 3/17/2014 by Mark Miclette

Your boyfriend is incarcerated and you visit him every week, but this week you were arrested and charged with a crime. You should still be able to visit him while waiting to go to court with the following exceptions. Charge partners: If you are ch... Read more

Prison Visit: I’m Scared-What Should I Expect?

Posted 3/12/2014 by Mark Miclette

With shows like Lockdown broadcasting from prisons in every state, you can get a good idea what your boyfriend’s life is like in prison, but what’s it like for visitors? There are very few accurate television depictions of visiting a prison. This lea... Read more

With Boyfriends in Jail or Prison, What Should You Wear to Visit?

Posted 2/23/2014 by Mark Miclette

Having a boyfriend in jail or prison sets you apart from others. You aren’t single, so hitting the clubs, going on dates or other activities reserved for the unattached are out. Then again, you really aren’t a couple at the moment because he can’t ta... Read more

Can Hospitalized Inmates Have Visitors?

Posted 2/23/2014 by Mark Miclette

An inmate who is housed with your boyfriend in jail just called, telling you that your boyfriend has been rushed to the hospital. County jails don't usually notify family members when an inmate is furloughed out to a hospital, but another inmate migh... Read more

A Parent is incarcerated. Can kids visit dads in jail?

Posted 2/14/2014 by Mark Miclette

When your husband was first arrested you were busy trying to figure out what was going on, but now the children are asking to go see him. It is a personal choice whether or not to take kids to a jail for a visit. If you decide they need to see their ... Read more

Prison Smoking Facts: He Wants Me to Bring Cigarettes to the Jail. Will I get arrested if I’m Caught?

Posted 2/14/2014 by Mark Miclette

At some point your boyfriend might ask you to bring cigarettes to the next visit so he can get them from you and keep them in his cell. He says everyone does it. If you have talked with former inmates, or your boyfriend has been locked up before, you... Read more