US Prison Systems Have you ever wondered what life was like locked up behind bars? Most people don’t even give it a second thought; we’re used to having our freedoms and living a normal life. However, life is not that simple for everyone; for not everyone knows how to abide by the rules. Inmates don’t get the same basic rights as we do, that gets taken away from them when they violate the social norms with their deviant behavior. There are a wide number of reasons why people get incarcerated: murder, rape, robbery, tax evasion, homelessness or even because they can’t afford health care and they know that by being in prison they are required to treat them. Not all inmates are locked up because they are violent, even though that’s what always
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This store is similar to grocery store where they can purchase any food or personal hygiene products that are pre-approved for inmates to be in possession of. Inmates are not allowed to carry cash so their funds are kept on a prisoner ID card which is electronically linked to their account. Some prisoners also give out stamps which can also be used like cash to make purchases. In most every prison there is a black market; when one is short on cash or is looking for something not carried in the store they resort to using a barter system. Through the black market prisoners can get their hands on drugs, alcohol, personal protection from other inmates, and weapons. Outside items can be smuggled in through visitors or even prison guards who are making their own profit by selling things to the inmates through the black market. The visiting hours are approximately the same as regular business hours, and each prisoner is limited to a certain number of visits each month. This will also be based on good behavior and what they were originally placed into prison for. When first arriving at prison, there is usually a list of family members and close friends; if you are not on the list you may not visit, or will face a lengthy waiting time upon the basis of being approved. Visits from lawyers and law enforcement are never limited but still need to be approved by the warden of the prison. In minimum level prisoners visits are conducted in a room similar to a doctor’s office waiting room where there is little privacy. However, in a maximum security prison inmates must speak to their visitors through a glass divider speaking only through a phone line. Time is limited and all visits are overseen by armed guards; visitors also must be thoroughly searched before entering. Inmates may also receive mail and phone calls but all
This store is similar to grocery store where they can purchase any food or personal hygiene products that are pre-approved for inmates to be in possession of. Inmates are not allowed to carry cash so their funds are kept on a prisoner ID card which is electronically linked to their account. Some prisoners also give out stamps which can also be used like cash to make purchases. In most every prison there is a black market; when one is short on cash or is looking for something not carried in the store they resort to using a barter system. Through the black market prisoners can get their hands on drugs, alcohol, personal protection from other inmates, and weapons. Outside items can be smuggled in through visitors or even prison guards who are making their own profit by selling things to the inmates through the black market. The visiting hours are approximately the same as regular business hours, and each prisoner is limited to a certain number of visits each month. This will also be based on good behavior and what they were originally placed into prison for. When first arriving at prison, there is usually a list of family members and close friends; if you are not on the list you may not visit, or will face a lengthy waiting time upon the basis of being approved. Visits from lawyers and law enforcement are never limited but still need to be approved by the warden of the prison. In minimum level prisoners visits are conducted in a room similar to a doctor’s office waiting room where there is little privacy. However, in a maximum security prison inmates must speak to their visitors through a glass divider speaking only through a phone line. Time is limited and all visits are overseen by armed guards; visitors also must be thoroughly searched before entering. Inmates may also receive mail and phone calls but all