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Closing Advice

Interview with Mish, Sally, Pace, Baby, Jamie, Gerard, Manuel, Raella, LKai, George, Terry, Miles, Jessica and Josie

JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail?
Mish: It's not that bad
Sally: ITS NICE TO GET LETTERS TO KNOW THAT THEY STILL HAVE SUPPORT.. I NEVER GOT ANY LETTERS AND IT SUCKED
Pace: Don't give up! The reason why others get away with things is because no one speaks up. If one ASSHOLE is really out of hand it will be resolved. Chances are if it happened to one it's usually the agenda. Jails are just repetitious attempts to punish people guilty or not. It's repetitive
Baby: Write them faithfully send them pictures give them your support try to visit them and put money on there books
Jamie: do0nt go to jail
Gerard: Put some money on your loved one's commissary. Being able to eat different varieties of snack food is a good distraction from boring jail life. Get your loved one a soda card so they can use the soda machine. Write letters every day so they have something to get excited about. Visit every chance you get so they can know that someone outside cares for them. And above all, when you get arrested, DON'T SAY ANYTHING. You're not going to get out of this by spilling your guts to the deputy who is just doing his job. All you'll be doing is incriminating yourself (like I did). Also get bailed out if possible and find a REAL lawyer, not a public defender who won't do a damn thing to help.
Manuel: try alternative programs like weekends or pay to stay jail avoid oc jail
Raella: Put money on their books!
LKai: Be smart about what you do. Respect everyone equally. Any gang affiliation that you had on the street won't matter in jail, since it's all ran by race in there, not gangs. Don't lie in there as well. Always be honest.
George: Send them money for commissary and do their best to regularly communicate via mail. In addition, sending books is a big deal as well. The money helps them with interactions with other inmates and when they're finished with the books, they can do the same.
Terry: THAT IT IS A VERY LONG AND SUFFERING EXPERIENCE FOR ANYONE WHO GETS LOCKED UP THERE. IT IS VERY UNHEALTHY AND CHANCES OF REHABILITATION IN UNLIKELY GIVEN THE EMOTIONAL STRESS CAUSED BY THIS EXPERIENCE.
Miles: It's a low security jail with more freedom than all the others. Just listen to the deputies and follow the rules and don't get caught up in the politics, your time will be fine.

JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them?
Sally: BE RESPECTFUL AND DONT DO ANYTHING THAT WILL GET IN MORE TROUBLE
Pace: Don't try to be a hero while inside. They read your mail, they listen to your phone conversations. They will fuck with you, it's guaranteed. I have been to many county jails and a couple of prisons in the US and Mexico, they make it there job to make themselves feel superior. Get them back by writing about it. Keep a journal, give your serious complaints to your lawyer, or shoot your mail with someone that is getting out. Family is number one count on them, whomever they may be.
Baby: Yeah, be polite to everyone Mostly the guards do everything that is asked of you and more because they do whip your ass. I was hurt more by the guards and officer then anyone in the jail
Jamie: get close to god do the right thing think before you nmake any kind of decisions of the consequenses
Jessica: Just be respectful to the inmates and keep a safe distance away from them. You are not supposed to be within arms reach of a deputy.
Manuel: keep your head up is a dog eat dog jail
Raella: Do not question deputies, keep quiet when they are around, eyes to the ground. Say, yes Ma'am, sorry Ma'am, and no Ma'am. Don't whine, or cry. They will make things worse for you.
LKai: Take it easy, don't try to rush anything.
Josie: memorize phone numbers and have money on you when you go
George: If you want regular access to the phone, get into a worker's dorm and make sure to do the work to the best of your ability so others aren't punished for it. (That will get you into trouble.)
Terry: MY ADVICE WOULD BE TO TRY TO GET PROBATION, OR IF ONE MUST TO JAIL TIME, TRY TO GET TO A PROGRAM FACILITY OR POSSIBLY WORK RELEASE. IF FACING A YEAR, JUST GO AHEAD AND TAKE A YEAR AND A DAY IN PRISON...BE OUT IN LESS TIME, EAT BETTER, STAY IN SHAPE, AND POSSIBLY LEARN A TRADE!
Miles: Just listen to the deputies and follow the rules and don't get caught up in the politics, your time will be fine. Take advantage off all the extra activities available.

JM: Please list any other jail or rehab facilities you have been to.
George: The Farm (Orange County in El Toro) Wasco State Prison Corona Mens Facility
Terry: ORANGE COUNTY WORK RELEASE BRADFORD COUNTY JAIL-STARKE, FL HENDRY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE-IMMOKALEE, FL TAYLOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE (ANNEX)-PERRY, FL HAMILTON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE- JASPER, FL
Miles: Santa Ana Main Jail, and the Theo Lacy facility

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