JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates? Please give examples to explain why you did or didn't. Dodo: Many men and women are repeat offenders at BCJ, so
coming to jail is like a reunion. Trouble between
inmates occurs most often with "cheating" in
relationships or same-sex relationship among women. Misty: Not really some people are just ride but they mostly put them
in the back isolation part so that they could not get into any
trouble or start problems with others
JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates? Dodo: healthy coping is walk away, go to cell, talk to
someone, write, sleep. sometimes the other person is
in your face, so yelling at each other is common. Misty: Pretty much in order to avoid fighting and arguing it is best just
to stay to yourself and not talk to anyone. Also stay in your
own cell and not go into anyone's cell that way you can not be
accused of taking anything from any one. Also following the
rules helps too
JM: Were you able to choose an inmate as your cellmate if you knew one? How often would your cellmate(s) change? Dodo: Cell mates changed often, and it seems that officers
had a lot of power in the selection process, also
the Deputy Warden would make decisions about cell
mates. Individuals not able to choose. Separation
orders were strictly enforced. Misty: Cell mates are not able to be chosen you get who they give
you. Cell mates change if someone is committed or if some
one gets released. Or if there is some problem.