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Closing Advice

Interview with Hugh, Cameron, Sarah, Roy and Janicki

JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail?
Hugh: Be supportive, accept collect calls, write letters, go to court, visit if you can.
Cameron: It is a lonely and disheartening time. Go visit when you get a chance. Also, put some money in the prisoners account. Although the food is sufficient to live on, most prisoners experience hunger just from boredom. The only thing to look forward to to relieve the tedium is the meals.
Sarah: Send mail everyday even if it is just a postcard or a card. The more you send the better. Sending them books from a bookstore they will need them. Put as much money as you can on their commissary account every week. Visit them at every opportunity. Be there when they get out and make sure they have a place to go, give them a good meal when they get out. Get them a good lawyer that has good repore with the judge no matter the cost. Stay positive, don't blame there is time for that later. All your mail is read, all your phone calls listened to and your visits too. So watch what you say if if you are mad at the person. Pray for the inmate everyday.
Roy: i would want them to know that the best thing to do would be to avoid any confrontation if you can,and handle the shit you cant avoid like a man to gain respect,or your fucked.Plus i would inform anyone to be themself,if you go in there trying to be something that you're not,the inmates will see right through you and think that you're either a under cover or a snitch....and being a snitch and pedo are the worst two things you can be in any jail in any country or city
: See the psych doc as soon as possible, get as many meds as you can, prepare for the worst, commissary goes quick, write home as often as you can, and promise to write to them, always.

JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them?
Hugh: Just mind your own business, read a lot, try not get involved with people in there. They really aren't your friends. If you see something, don't snitch on anybody. Its boring, it sucks, but just be respectful of others and do your time.
Cameron: Start getting exercise before you go. When the other prisoners see that you can easily do fifty push-ups and fifty sit-ups they will not be as likely to challenge you. Avoid confrontations while going through the intake process.
Sarah: Don't show fear, even if you are afraid. Never show any weakness - fake it, they will destroy you. Get a blue mat. When you see the doctor tell them you have a bad back back and get an order for a second mat. Also try to get an order for a second blanket. Get an order for the diabetic diet. Get and order for tylenol, asprin what you use and vitamin C. Don't drink the juice. The first week is the hardest so stay cool that week, you will get to know the routine. The hardest part of the day is between lunch and dinner keep occupied, read a book, exercise. Make friends with the deputies even if they are nasty. Beware the friendly people. Stay away from the trouble makers. Don't talk about your case to anyone - never. They will press you on this. Don't give any details of your life. Try to make friends with the best people you can find, but never forget they are not your friends. Keep occupied, exercise, eat right. Get the bottom bunk if you can. Don't get an end room you will freeze. Don't get too much money on you commissary account people will constantly want you to buy things for them. Have you family replenish your commissary account for just what you need for a week or two. They will find out how much you have. Get a spoon as fast as you can and hold on to it. Stock up on toilet paper. Women ask for you tampon allotment every shift even if you are not on your period. Have your family send you books. Don't get involved with others no matter how lonely - don't. If you have a serious charge against you don't talk. Other inmates will try to get you talk so they can use what you said with prosecutor to get out in exchange for testimony about what you said. You are a prize room mate. Get a room with a view one that has the materials off the small windows. It does wonders to see activity of outside world or view of city.
Roy: do your time smart,dont start shit,just finish it.if you're lucky you wont encounter to much,but there isnt any around it,one way or another someone wont like you or you wont like someone and shit is going to hit the fan.some people respond to respect with respect,thats your best hope
: County time was the hardest time of my life. I would tell them to kite the nurse and tell them that they are hearing voices so you can get psych meds asap. That's the ONLY way you could survive any significant amount of time at Wayne county. Psych meds make things more bearable. Sleeping your time away is what's up.

JM: Please list any other jail or rehab facilities you have been to.
Hugh: Tawas County Jail Washnaw County Jail Oakland County Jail YDC in Georgia (Youth Development Center)
Cameron: Oakland County Jail, and several prisons run by the Michigan Department of Corrections. These include the prisons in Jackson, Carson City, Muskegon, Marquette and Iron River.
Sarah: Dearborn, Michigan jail
Roy: taylor jail,allen park jail,lincoln park jail
: I've been to Washtenaw county several times, I also successfully completed 120 days at Genesis House 3 treatment program.