JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates? Please give examples to explain why you did or didn't. Katy: No, not really, just a couple who were difficult
roomates. Sarah: I did not. i was initially in isolation due to
detox, then was transitioned to population after
3 weeks. I was involved in one argument where
another inmate hit me, without cause or warning.
They were placed in isolation I was not. Laura: At first I did but I was a mess. I was coming off
of drugs, people immediately talk about you just
cause your the "new kid". But after a week or so I
got a long with everyone pretty well. Meet a lot
of people and we just try to make the best of the
situation.
JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates? Katy: I just stayed to myself. I did a lot of drawing. Sarah: Keep to yourself, maintain personal items in your
posession or close by, do not interact on a
personal level. was involved in one argument
where another inmate hit me, without cause or
warning. They were placed in isolation I was not.
This was the only issue I had. I ignored her, and
I was fine. Laura: I wasn't the type of person to avoid fights. I
wouldn't start them either though. I talked who I
wanted to talk to and laugh as loud as I wanted
to. I got into a few arguments because I stand up
for my friends. I would be more patient when it
came to using the phone though. But I always made
sure everyone knew who was next to use it
JM: Were you able to choose an inmate as your cellmate if you knew one? How often would your cellmate(s) change? Katy: No, they just stick you with whoever they want
to put you with. Sarah: I was not allowed to have a cellmate due to
being "highrisk". I was placed in isolation due
to detox and being considered suicidal. I was
changed from one pod to another once. Laura: No, in Clermont the women's wing is high security
so we weren't allowed to have bunkies. I got my
own cell. There were new people who had to sleep
on bunks in the main pod, but I knew the people so
I didn't have to