Teenage Killers

Second Chance Killers “Miller’s Children: Why Giving Teenage Killers a Second Chance Matters for All of Us” by Dr. James...

Federal Prison Director Issues New Mission

Federal Prison Director Issues New Mission

Aurora, Colo. April 25, 2023.  This past Tuesday at the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ (BOP) all warden training, Colette Peters...

DANG! That’s One Expensive Bible.

While searching our Corrlinks MP3 database I came across the audiobook version of the Holy Bible read by Christopher Glyn....

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Otisville Federal Prison Restricts Inmates From Receiving Original Mail

New modified procedures at prison prevents inmates from receiving personal letters and other general correspondence. Prison claims illicit drugs are...

MRSA: What is It? What Can Be Done About It?

METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS |(MRSA) is a complicated bacterial skin infection that is often resistant to many different types of antibiotics, including but not limited to penicillins and cephalosporins.

Battling Asthma in Prison

If you’re suffering from asthma, you’re not alone. More than 18 million American adults have asthma, and thousands go to the emergency room every day because of it. In prison, it can be a bit more difficult to be seen by medical staff, so I'll discuss a few things that we can do on our own to help preserve our own health.

Do Federal Prison Inmates Have Internet Access?

Federal inmates do not have internet access (unless of course they possess illegal contraband Smartphones which contrary to popular belief are not as common as the public is lead to believe).

Can You Order A Food Package In Prison?

Federal prisoners at any security level can not order or have food packages sent in. Food packages are strictly prohibited and there are no exceptions. Further, federal prisoners can not receive any other types of packages including care packages, clothing, electronic items, etc.

Can You Keep Your Wedding Ring In A Federal Prison?

The short answer is YES, you can keep your wedding ring in federal prison. The Federal Bureau of Prisons policy says that you are permitted a wedding band without stones or intricate markings (Program Statement 5580.08). Other personal items that you can retain in federal prison are prescription eyeglasses; medical or orthopedic devices; legal documents; earrings with no stones for females only with declared value under $100; and a religious medallion with chain with a declared value under $100.

THE CHRISTMAS SWORD

The Holidays is a time of year where family and friends gather and spend time together. The spark of love and peace is all over the place and the sense of giving to others is high. For most, this season is unconsciously taken for granted. Its an annual event that comes and goes with the passage of time. For those in prison it can be the worst time of year.