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Closing Advice

Interview with Joe, Walter, Wendy, Ella and Annie

JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail?
Joe: give them canteen money to get necessities
Walter: Just make sure to try and keep to yourself, if you do speak with people, stay within your race. Use your food to get certian things that you need and know that the food is not good.
Wendy: Send them stuff!! I saw a lot of people really sad in there - they have a much better chance of turning things around when they get out if they are calm and consciously accepting of their circumstances while in there - if lonely and depressed, they'll probably go back to whatever landed them there in the first place.
Ella: I would tell them that this is one of the better jails I have ever been in so it figures I heard they do not use Lino Lakes Med. security facility any longer. Women are housed in Sherburne county? Not positive about where but Lino is no longer being used for females for Anoka co.
Annie: Put money on their books for extra food because its hard to do time when you have an empty stomach. Things cost a lot in the canteen list, if you go in with $100 you should be able to get your essential soap shampoo deodorant food and be semi comfortable.

JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them?
Joe: don't go. be law abiding.
Walter: Pretty much the same as above. It is not a super bad facility. Just listen to the gaurds and you shouldn't run into any trouble there. Try and keep your head down and plow thru it.
Wendy: Prepare mentally. Accept the fact that you are there because of something you did wrong. You need ot accept and go through your punishment - learn from it! Let it be the place that you don't go back to!
Ella: Remember everyday that this is as good as it gets speaking in terms of county jails. Take advantage of the activities offered it really helps to pass time and keep your mind from wandering and worrying.
Annie: Start saving up your money so you can get your necessary items or its hell to survive. The soap and shampoo they supply doesn't work for women. You'll need about $100 to start you off.

JM: Please list any other jail or rehab facilities you have been to.
Walter: Hennepin County Jail.
Wendy: I went to outpatient treatment in Ham Lake, Minnesota.
Ella: Aitkin co.,Chisago co.,Isanti co.,Washington co., Polk co. WI. Shakopee State Women's Corr. Fac.
Annie: Hennepin Cnty