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Interview with Robert and Amanda

JM: How many different blocks were there?
Robert: In work release there were 3 sections with 5 blocks each.
Amanda: There was only one female cell block with minimum, medium and maximum security units.

JM: Did they have names? If so, what were they?
Robert: They did not have names that I was aware of.
Amanda: It was called O block with three security housing units

JM: Which types of inmates were housed in the different blocks?
Robert: In the main prison there was a section for the hard core such as murderers and rapists awaiting trial. On the main blocks there were DUI robbery battery etc. where I was housed was all work release and DUI, parole violations, and sex offenders
Amanda: Inmates that were considered high risk or had dangerous crimes were always housed on max. Medium unit consisted of your pretty typified inmate- sometimes combative and not compliant. Min block was for those that were able to be housed without a lot of supervision for the guards.

JM: What do you remember being the nicest and worst parts about the different blocks?
Robert: The main prison had TVA in each cell as a concession to overcrowding. It was horrible having to use the toilet since you had to hang a makeshift curtain. Where I ended up was fine because it was open and there was a yard to walk around every other day.
Amanda: I was only on min block. There we had a lot more privileges including more programs, more recreation, more day room time and better facilities. Maximum block inmates never came out of their cells unless escorted in cuffs and were only allowed to shower three days a week. Also they did not have additional earned privileges.

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