Category: Prison Rules

One of my favorite movies of all time is the incredible 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Of course, I’m not alone, as the movie is at the top of numerous “greatest movies” and “favorite movies” lists.  I bring this up because one of the most memorable scenes in the… Continue reading How Do Prisoners React to Getting Out of Prison After Decades Inside?

The one thing I remember most about my first few days in prison was the shock of having everything taken away from me. When you are transported to the facility and you go through receiving, they place you in a separate area away from the general population, so you can be evaluated and classified. This… Continue reading Can You Have Contacts In Prison?

Losing a friend or family member is never easy. However, when someone you love passes away, being able to attend their funeral or memorial service often helps with the grieving process, and it gives you a chance to say goodbye.  When you are in prison and someone you love passes away, it’s even harder. Not… Continue reading Can You Leave Prison For a Funeral?

Have you ever heard a person complain about inmates getting free education while they are locked up? I have come across quite a few people in my life who believe that inmates can get a free college degree while they are in prison, and then they say that “law abiding citizens” have to take out… Continue reading Can You Get a Degree In Prison?

When I was growing up, I considered getting braces to be a right of passage in the transition from childhood to adulthood. I couldn’t wait for the day I got my braces because I had one weird rogue tooth that was coming in, but it stayed high in my gums instead of descending down into… Continue reading Can You Have Braces In Prison?

I’ve always preferred piercings over tattoos when it comes to body art because they aren’t permanent. It’s easy to remove a nose or belly button piercing that you impulsively had done during an alcohol-filled spring break. But, good luck getting rid of that tramp stamp! I’ve made it clear in previous blog posts that your… Continue reading Can You Have Piercings In Prison?

Deciding who you live withㄧwhether it be a boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or roommateㄧis one of those things in life that is essential to your happiness. If you live with someone you don’t like or get along with, it can cause an infinite amount of problems. But, what do you do when you have no say in… Continue reading How Can a Prisoner Change Their Cellmate?

Drugs is just one of the many things being snuck into prisons each and every day. Everytime I get into a discussion with someone about the drug war, I always try to explain how impossible it is to keep drugs off the streets. It is the number one item that continues to creep into my… Continue reading How Are Things Snuck Into Prisons?

If you wear glasses, you know how expensive it can be to get an eye exam and a prescription. Finding the right frames at a reasonable price can be quite the task. Don’t get me started on the eyewear industry in this country! So, if wearing glasses has its own set of challenges in the… Continue reading Can You Have Glasses In Prison?

Before I went to prison, I never left my house without makeup. As an adult, American woman, putting on makeup was just part of my daily routine, like taking a shower and getting dressed. The thought of going somewhere without makeup never entered my mind. I don’t need to explain how important makeup is to… Continue reading Can You Wear Makeup In Prison?