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Closing Advice

Interview with Nicole, Toby, Donald, Manuel, Jimmie, Jack, David, Rhonda, Paul, Mike, Leo and Liz

JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail?
Nicole: it's a horrible place to be... bond them out immediately.
Toby: Do a lot of reading and try to learn as much as possible while you are there. Do not allow the time to be completely wasted... Work on self improvement and do not get caught up in the jail/prison mentality. Laugh at what you can, don't let them hear you crying and stand your ground when the time comes. If you wimp out you will wind up being somebody;s bitch in prison or in the jail. Never snitch, never catch out or go to PC because that reputation will stick with you everywhere you go. I have seen it too many times.
Donald: Please put money on thier books so they dont have to eat that crap. The more they can buy the better off they will be. Then visit every week. It sucks
Manuel: That it is not the worst jail around and respect will keep you out of trouble all the way around with inmates and guards being a trustee helps time go by faster
Jimmie: Jail is not a fun place to be and being out you have a better chance of getting a good plea deal or fighting your case the public defenders are not very good they are rookie lawyers
Jack: The release time is very slow. The whole entire jail staff is extremely slow. So be very patience. Every thing that happens there happens slow. Very very very very slow. Have alot of patience
David: I would want anyone of my loved to no it sucks its jail no jail is a nice place to be they all make me feel like a cash nmbr and nothing more
Rhonda: The hardest part is having so much time to think about why you are there. It is lonely and you don't get the proper treatment, but we honestly had every opportunity to stay out but our decesions landed us there.
Paul: Let them know you can't call cell phones, worry about yourself, and do something to better yourself
Mike: Write very often, visit frequently, answer all phone calls . The isolation and loneliness are the things that begin to "fry" your brain. Set up the commissary as soon as possible and the phone account.
Leo: just be there for them no matter what
Liz: Just be patient and as supportive for them as possible. If they are in there for long term put money on their books and send letters or pictures. They will need it.

JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them?
Nicole: sleep tons.
Toby: Basically the same thing I said in the previous answer. Don't bitch out, don't snitch, don't try to stand tall but at least stand... Work on self education.. Learn new things, keep your brain active and try to ignore the dumbasses that surround you. The police and all those guards are the enemy... Never volunteer information about yourself or others ot the enemy... Period... They are not your friends....
Donald: Eat a lot before going in. Then get as many people you can to put money on your books. Its easy to do but also costs to give you money. Then pray.
Manuel: Sign up for trustee so you get the good time , night trustee is good if you want to sleep during the day and avoid everyone kitchen trustee is good if you want to eat
Jimmie: make sure that you have money on your books for commissary and phone cards there is a lot of things that you can buy to make your stay easier and more comfortable and hearing your loved ones voice can help you see the light at the end of the tunnel
Jack: My advice would be is get it in your head you will be there. Don't try and sleep your time away. Stay bizzy reading writing playing games. What ever you need to do
David: My advice would be to mind yoyr bussiness and try to get out as soonas you can do your time and get out leave that jail house drama to the jail house dipshits.
Rhonda: Stay to yourself, buy off canteen, tell your family to come visit if possible and do the best you can to sleep away your time.
Paul: Stay calm get involved in as many programs as possible. Respect others and the guards respect yourself and better youself while you stay.
Mike: Keep your head low, stay uninvolved as much as possible. Minimalism is a good way. Seek out the inmates that have acclimated and are not seeking trouble. Find a stable group to interact within. Go to church, it enlivens the spirit and is very helpful during those moments when you feel all alone.
Leo: don't make friends
Liz: Respect those around you. If you do not start shit you will not have any problems. You have to show respect to get respect. Stay in contact with family and friends.

JM: Please list any other jail or rehab facilities you have been to.
Nicole: eddie warrior correctional center, hillside correctional facility, turley avalon correctional center.
Toby: Tulsa county of course, Wackenhut (Lawton), The Walls (OSP McAlister), Jackie Brannon, Jim E Hamilton
Donald: No other jails
Manuel: Pryor county jail , owasso city jail , 12 and 12 rehab
Jimmie: Creek County Jail, Oklahoma
Jack: Creek county. Tarrant county
David: Creek county
Rhonda: Mabel Bassett corrections, eddie worrior corrections, Oklahoma county, Oklahoma city. Turley corrections, Hillside correction,
Paul: Lincoln county ok, Beckham county ok, McKinley county New Mexico
Mike: None
Leo: none
Liz: None.

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