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Closing Advice

Interview with Jorge, Laura, Terry and Eva

JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail?
Jorge: yea tell them to gain a healthy respect fo freedom so that they wont go bakc again.
Laura: Send them money. When you arrive at jail you get a crappy toothbrush, a trial size crap toothpaste that has to last you a whole month. Same for soap and other hygienes.
Terry: Have a land line, be prepared for very expensive calls, send your loved one a decent book or magazine, and as soon as you can put money on their books.
Eva: That people on the outside are your motivation. And that you can make it a positive experience but everybody misses there family and friends and having aome support can make it a lot better for them

JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them?
Jorge: no not really everyone pretty much has to learn things on their own ya know
Terry: Write down all of your loved ones telephone numbers on your body in indelible ink unless you have them memorized. They will not let you take anything from the outside in.
Eva: What I was always told hold your head up keep yourself busy get into a routine and do not count your days what's done is done you don't know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice

JM: Please list any other jail or rehab facilities you have been to.
Terry: N/A
Eva: Just this one

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