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Interview with Seth, Ellen and Isaac

JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates? Please give examples to explain why you did or didn't.
Seth: yes in the county jail because of me being a sex offender and that does not go along well with others the only way i got along was if the person had the same charge as me
Ellen: NOT AT ALL, IF YOU LET THEM KNOW UPFRONT YOUR NOT GAY AND NOT ABOUT TROUBLE THEN YOU'LL BE OK IN THERE. YOU JUST HAVE TO BE HONEST BUT STILL WATCH YOU BACK AND DON'T TRUST AT ALL.
Isaac: I did because I have been to prison before and I know how to carry myself in that situation. County jails are generally not a volatile as a prison, but there is less segregation so somebody will a less serious charge might be in the dorm with people charged with rape, murder, etc. People are aggressive and a lot of times there are guys in there who will try to start a fight, especially if they think you are weak or that they can intimidate you.

JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates?
Seth: stayed to myself i read books watched television or i would go to sleep sometimes i would go outside and sit on the rec field to get some relaxation and talk to the other inmates who got along with me and i might even run around the field as well you had to avoid fights all the time
Ellen: NOT APPLICABLE I GOT ALONG WITH EVERYONE AND AVOIDED THE WOMEN I DIDN'T TAKE A LIKING TO. ITS EASY TO SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM THE RIFF RAFF OK O K OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK OK O
Isaac: I generally don't go out of my way to avoid fights with other inmates. Besides requesting a protective custody status, there is really no way to avoid a fight if somebody really wants to start one with you. The best thing to do is to stay mostly to yourself, avoid unnecessary conversations and interactions and hope somebody doesn't decide that they arbitrarily don't like you.

JM: Were you able to choose an inmate as your cellmate if you knew one? How often would your cellmate(s) change?
Seth: in the county jail you did not have a choice who your cell mate was who ever it was you had to do the best you could to get along my cellmate would never change
Ellen: IT DEPENDED UPON THE OFFICER. SOME CO'S WOULD LET YOU CHANGE CELLS IF THEY KNEW THERE WOULD BE A POSING PROBLEM. I NEVER HAD A CELL MATE BECAUSE I LIKE BEING ALONE AND HAVING SOME SORT OF PRIVACY.
Isaac: I have never been in a jail that allowed you to choose a cellmate. Cells are assigned by classifications. Usually the only way to possibly get a room change is to speak with a high ranking officer and explain that you are afraid your current roommate might harm you. This is not always easy to do however. The chain of command is sometimes severed by lower ranking officers.

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