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Harris County Jail Overview

Are you worried about a friend or family member who’s been incarcerated at the Harris County Jail? It can be difficult to navigate the legal system and understand how their housing situation works, especially during such an uncertain time. ... Read more

Maricopa County Jail Overview

Are you worried about your loved one who is incarcerated in Maricopa County Jail and you don't know where to start? It can be confusing trying to figure out the best way to help support your loved ones while they are incarcerated. There are a lot... Read more

Cook County Jail Overview

If you have a loved one who is incarcerated in Cook County Jail, it's important to be aware of the policies and offerings at the jail. The policies at Cook County Jail can be confusing and overwhelming. It's hard to know what to do or where to tu... Read more

Los Angeles County Jail Overview

Did you know that the Los Angeles County jail system is the largest jail jurisdiction in the United States? When a loved one becomes incarcerated, it can be a distressing and overwhelming experience for family and friends. Not only a... Read more

What to Expect When Calling an Inmate

If you're contending with a loved one's incarceration, you're far from alone. In fact, about half of Americans have family members who have at some point been inmates. The inmate correspondence system can be a saving grace for these families, but... Read more

A Guide to What Crimes Can Get You Incarcerated in the United States

There are over 2 million people incarcerated in the USA, making it home to the highest jail and prison population in the world. Crimes are sentenced as either felonies or misdemeanors. Felonies will almost always result in incarceration, wherea... Read more

Prison Food: What and Where Are Inmates Eating?

There are more than two million people currently incarcerated in the United States. In fact, our country holds about 20% of all incarcerated people worldwide.  With so many people living in prison, one must wonder how and what we feed them a... Read more

Correctional Facilities: The Differences Between Jail vs. Prison

Incarceration is an American scourge. More than 1.4 million Americans lived in prison in 2020.  Yet this number doesn't account for all incarcerated people. Many people spent days or weeks in jail, and most Americans conflate prison with jai... Read more