Category: Prison Rules

I’ve never had kids. But from what I hear, it’s a life changing experience. Obviously, I’m being silly. Of course getting pregnant and having a baby will change your entire world, and it can be one of the most exciting times in your life. Even though I’m not a mom, I am an aunt. I’ve… Continue reading Can You go to Prison if You’re Pregnant?

Prison is a scary place, but it’s definitely not lonely. Unless you are in a maximum-security facility with single cells, chances are, you will be in a cell/room with at least one other person. In the prison where I was incarcerated, we lived in dorm-style housing with six inmates in a room that was designed… Continue reading Can You Request Isolation In Prison?

When you are exploring PrisonInsight, you might notice that an inmate’s ID number is essential when it comes to any kind of communication with a prisoner ─ whether it’s sending mail, accepting phone calls, getting approved for a visit, or sending money.  When you have a loved one who is behind bars, you won’t be… Continue reading How To Find an Inmate ID Number

When you watch a TV or movie that features scenes in a prison, most of the time, inmates are wearing orange jumpsuits. There was even a popular Netflix show about a women’s prison that referenced this in the title Orange Is The New Black. In the pilot episode, the main character Piper – played by… Continue reading Can You Wear Your Own Clothes In Prison?

One of the biggest things that has changed in my life after being in prison for four years is my relationship with food. At a height of 5’ 4,” I walked in to prison at around 135 pounds, and walked out around 200 pounds.  I had never gained weight like that in my life, and… Continue reading Can You Be Vegan In Prison?

Reading is one of the most popular ways to pass time in prison. Not only does it make the days go by a little bit faster, but reading can also take you away from your reality behind bars for a few hours each day and put you in a whole new world.  All prisons―no matter… Continue reading Can You Have a Kindle In Prison?

When you are on your way to prison for the first time, it’s very scaryㅡat least it was for me. I never knew anyone who had gone to jail or spent time in prison, so I had absolutely zero knowledge of anything related to the world of corrections. When you are dealing with the Department… Continue reading How To Fill Out Form BP-A0629

Are you fascinated by true crime stories and/or serial killers? The true crime genre has exploded in recent years thanks to shows like Making A Murderer and the Serial podcast. Serial killers have always fascinated large groups of people because there’s something intriguing about a person who lives their life ignoring laws and societal norms.… Continue reading Can You Visit Serial Killers In Prison?

I’m not a girly girl. Growing up, I was always a bit on the tomboy side because I enjoyed (and still do) traditional “boy” things like sports, science fiction, and comic book-inspired TV shows and movies. On the flip side, I was never much into traditional girl things like dolls, makeup, and fashion. However, I… Continue reading Can You Have Nails In Prison?

Today’s topic is quite the layered one, and there isn’t just one answer. The question is also loaded with assumptions, and leads to even more questions. Do only bad people go to prison? Does our society give proper punishment to crimes? Should we be putting non-violent offenders behind bars in the first place?  I am… Continue reading Do Most Criminals Change For The Better After Getting Out of Prison?