Archive for January, 2012

Why Is a Raise in Incarceration Bad for Society?

Its a fact that there are more people being put in jail in america then any other time. And while i know this is a bad thing, why? How does it show our culture in decline? Thanks! Abby. It cost tax payer money like 50,000$+ dollars a year to keep one prisoner is prison. Idk [...]

How long is the wait to marry an inmate on rikers island?

Does the inmate have to find out when the paperwork will go thru or does my friend have to call the jail. Baby Girl, no offense, but it may be best if you waited with the marriage until the inmate is being released from prison. Another aspect is that getting a job these days is [...]

What dictates what prison an inmate is sent to?

I understand federal and state prisons, but what dictates the location of the prison an inmate is sent to. Is it the state they committed the crime? EDIT: If the offense is a state crime, what dictates what prison they are sent to. only one thing: ROOM availability.. there is NO guarantee of anything else!

Is it possible to be a volunteer tutor to inmates in juvenile hall?

I’m interested in tutoring juvenile hall inmates in Los Angeles. I would appreciate it if anyone could provide me with information about this. Thanks! no no no