A Brief Explanation Of The Stanford Prison Experiment The Stanford Prison Experiment was a social psychology experiment in which college students acted as prisoners or guards in a simulated prison. In 1971, Stanford University hosted the Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE), a role-play and simulation. The experimenters planned a two-week simulation of a prison setting to look at […]

The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. The primary measure of a prison’s security is its ability to keep inmates from escaping, but what about keeping guards safe? What about inmate safety? ADX Florence is an epitome of these; it is the most secure supermax prison in America. It’s located high […]

Inmates are often forced to live a life of isolation and boredom. However, they can find relief from the mundane environment by exploring the many employment opportunities available. The Federal Bureau of Prisons regulations provides that prisoners may be employed at the institution where they are confined for a maximum of 40 hours per week, with pay […]

Prison education has been proven to be a strategy that’s helping reduce criminal recidivism and improve economic opportunities for individuals serving prison sentences, as well as former inmates transitioning into civilian life. However, access to educational opportunities is somehow limited. Prisoners seeking college degrees have fewer options compared to others. Additionally, ex-offenders also face some practical […]

It is essential to stay in touch with a loved one incarcerated in a correctional facility to keep your relationship alive and boost their mental health. One of the best ways to foster this connection and bring a smile to their faces is by visiting them in person. This face-to-face interaction goes a long way […]

Although inmates in jail do not need huge sums of money, they need to have some funds for various activities and necessities. This may range from the services offered in the facility to buying personal items. Inmates’ access to money in prison is limited, and the sources are not as much as they would have […]

  If your loved one is incarcerated in a jail or prison in the United States, you can contact them by mail. Sending mail is considered one of the greatest ways of maintaining ties with incarcerated people. In other cases, you may also use email if the prison or jail accepts email communications on behalf […]

Maintaining contact with a newly incarcerated individual may be difficult as most people have no idea where to start. In many cases, inmates cannot communicate with the outside world; when they do, most correctional facilities limit communication time. Factors like restrictive mail exchange and strict telephone policies deny most inmates the opportunity of notifying their […]

Maintaining contact with jailed loved ones may be difficult for many reasons. For instance, some correctional facilities have strict regulations against inmate contact with the outside world. This is the case for prisoners in maximum-security sections, which monitor every inmate’s activity.  However, regardless of the restrictions, most correctional facilities have an established calling policy. The […]