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Interview with Victor

JM: What types of facilities were available to help pass the time?
Victor: There was nothing really to help pass the time that was actually provided by the jail besides reading books and watching TV. There were board games that were old and worn out. You learned how to play games like chess and cards games fast. Other than that, sleep was your best friend.

JM: Did you have regular access to the entertainment or was competition fierce? Give details.
Victor: A new guy coming in the door, exercising influence over the only TV in the block during the hours when everyone was awake was slim to none. You had to get up early in the morning when everyone was still sleep so that you could get your news in. Other than that, you either liked what was on or you didn't watch at all.

JM: Did you have a hard time staying in shape while in jail?
Victor: Yes. We didn't go outside a single time while I was there. The food was not nutritious at all; just a lot of starch and a little meat.

JM: How often did you get to go outside? What did you do outside if you were allowed to? If you were not allowed to go outside what could you do for exercise?
Victor: As I said before, we were not allowed to go outside at all. The only thing we could do to stay moderately in shape were push-ups and jumping jacks. The basics.

JM: Did the jail offer church services? If so, what were they like and when were they held?
Victor: The jail offered church services in some kind of multipurpose room and it was usually held by a chaplain from some nearby church.

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