WELCOME TO SEASON 5 of The Hidden Sentence Podcast.

The purpose of this podcast and it's blog is to help educate and empower those who have or had a loved one in prison. Did you know that the chances are very high that someone you know has had a loved one incarcerated? Or maybe you are part of the 50% of the US population* who has or had a loved one in the carceral system? Indirectly we are all affected, and if you have a loved one in prison you are probably doing the time even though you committed no crime. This is the Hidden Sentence. The sentence does not end once your loved one is released either. Depending on the type of release he or she may still need to deal with probation or parole which carries its own set of regulations. So the prison issue continues for an indeterminable about of time. Prison: The Hidden Sentence is about those friends and family members on the outside. We are raising awareness one story at a time.

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*https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/nearly-half-americans-have-close-family-member-who-has-been-incarcerated-180971645/

Episode Blogs

How to Send Mail to a Loved One in Prison

Posted by juliaeditor on 01/19/2015

Category: Helpful Information, Mailing

Tags: books, magazine, mail, prison

What Kind of Mail can You Send to a Loved One In Prison? All mail must be delivered through the US Postal Service when sending mail to a loved one in prison. Facilities do not typically allow personal packages or boxes to be delivered. Some facilities have a site to order supplies, or during the holidays you can order a holiday package. When sending mail, make sure you are in compliance with the facility’s rules

Prison Dress Code: What to Wear When Visiting a Loved One

Posted by juliaeditor on 01/19/2015

Category: Featured, Helpful Information, Visiting Prison

Tags: Boyfriend in Jail, Dress Rules for Visiting Prison, Girlfriend in jail, Husband in Jail, prison, Prison dress rules, Rules for Visiting Prison, visiting prison, What to Bring When Visiting Prison, What to wear when visiting jail, What to Wear When Visiting Prison, Wife in Jail

Visiting a Loved One: Prison Dress Code Most facilities have a dress code so you should know what is acceptable to wear when visiting a loved one in prison. Make sure that you know the facility’s rules for acceptable clothing. Yes, there is such a thing as prison dress code! There are certain clothes and shoes that you can wear, and certain clothes and shoes that you should not wear. Even certain colors may not be

Visiting Your Loved One In Prison – What You Should Know

Posted by juliaeditor on 01/19/2015

Category: Helpful Information, Podcasts, Visiting Prison

How to Prepare for Visiting Your Loved One in Prison It’s really difficult to prepare for visiting your loved one in prison because each time could be a little different depending on the facility rules and interpretation by the guards. What will help you prepare is to be ready to expect anything. When you arrive at the facility you may need to wait in line to be processed in. When you visit your loved one,

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