Those on the outside are doing time too.
visiting prison
I interviewed Barbara Allen at the International Prisoners Family Conference. She is the founder of Prison Families Anonymous and has been supporting prisoners’ families for over 50 years. You can listen to her story here.
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Julia: Barbara was one of the many key speakers on the first day of the International Prisoners Family Conference.… [Read More...]
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Family Support for Incarcerated Daughter
A couple of years ago our daughter did get out, and nobody wanted to even recognize her because she was a felon…and that’s a shame.
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Today I’m here today with a couple who had an incarcerated daughter.… [Read More...]
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Step-daughter in and out of prison
When somebody goes into prison, it affects the whole family.
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Today I’m here with Annabel who has a step-daughter that was in and out of the prison system for many years.… [Read More...]
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I’m a Mother Waiting for her Son to Come Home
My story is the story of a mother who spent hours waiting for her son to finish his piano lesson, to finish his swimming lesson, to finish his karate lesson and to finish his professional goal-keeping training.… [Read More...]
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Clear Backpacks at Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
The CES show is held in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 9-12, 2018. This is the go-to show for people around the world who are interested in the newest, coolest, upcoming, electronic gadgets. They get to preview tv’s, computers, robots, electronics and smart technology before they hit the market.… [Read More...]
We Have Learned that Prison Visits are Precious Time
Visiting a prison was never what I imagined would be a part of my life – yet here I am, a “regular”. My first visit was about 6 ½ years ago when a woman I met asked if I would like to meet her husband who was serving a life sentence.… [Read More...]
My Brother Died in Prison Five Years Ago
It’s been five years since my brother died in prison from Hepatitis C. When I went to visit him that last time I didn’t know it was terminal. He was unrecognizable to me.… [Read More...]
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What You Can Bring and Wear When Visiting Your Loved One in Prison
During the 15 years that my brother was in prison he was in at least five different facilities. It didn’t matter if I was visiting the same facility or a different facility, no two visits were the same. … [Read More...]
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What it’s like to have your Mom and Dad in Prison when there’s nobody to take care of the family
In Part 1 of Yvonne’s story she spoke of her dad being in prison. In Part 2 of that interview, Yvonne described what it was like having a mom and dad in prison and taking care of her siblings.… [Read More...]
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I’m here with Myra and her son was arrested at home over eight years ago, and she’s never forgotten the site of having her son arrested and being taken away.
During that time she’s actually taken a positive twist to having a son in prison and using her legal background to help others. … [Read More...]
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Volunteers of America Support Info for Children with an Incarcerated Parent, Prisoner Families and the Community
The article below was submitted by Alanna Norman, Communications Coordinator for Volunteers of America Indiana. Volunteers of America provides support programs including housing and senior care to people across America and have helped prisoner families. … [Read More...]
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Social worker can bring a child in foster care to visit their parent(s) in prison
I am a Family Services Case Worker, also known as a Social Worker. I have a caseload of children in foster care and also have relationships with their parents and sometimes they have a parent in prison. … [Read More...]
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My son is in prison
My son wasn’t living with us at the time; we had kicked him out of the house 2-3 weeks prior. He moved in with a friend down the street: he was 17. I was happy he was down the street, but I had no idea he had a drug problem.… [Read More...]
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Typically persons 12 years and older must provide picture identification. Check with the facility that you are visiting to confirm what the required age is to provide picture identification.
When you arrive at the facility you may need to wait in line to be processed in.… [Read More...]
The facility should provide a parking area free of charge. Be mindful that even though your car may be locked, all vehicles are subject to search. Make sure there is nothing that can be construed as contraband in your car. It is also a good idea to not have valuables in the car and if you do, lock them in the vehicle’s trunk.… [Read More...]
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!… [Read More...]
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