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Closing Advice

Interview with Karl, Christine and Drew

JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail?
Karl: Not really. Jail is jail. Stay in touch with your family.
Christine: Just to talk to the COs . Be persistent and don't let the jail officials treat you like if you don't have a right to know what's going on with your loved one .
Drew: Its very unsanitary, Keep your hygene up, Expect to be disrespected by staff no matter how nice you are to them. In there eyes everyone is a drug addict or criminal. we all make mistakes does not make every one bad. Jail is expensive to be in need commisary to make it.

JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them?
Karl: Try not to get there if you can. Stay in touch with your family as much as you can.
Christine: Take care of your affairs on the outside , example money , assets, children . Get all that in order . Be prepared to get take direction . Let go of your pride . Ask questions don't let the CO intimidate you . If your not being treated right tell somebody you trust . Know your rights as an inmate .
Drew: Keep to yourself, Try and get into a program like school. Keep up your hygene, trust no one limit your friends. Try and stay busy by reading books or doing a program

JM: Please list any other jail or rehab facilities you have been to.
Karl: Grants Jail, East of Albuquerque, just before Gallup.
Christine: None .
Drew: None only one