Locked Up & In-Love: Meaningful Prison Romance
Update 9/30/25: I still believe that this post was beneficial. I learned these lessons from other people’s love life in the prison camp. Prison romance can be hard, especially if you’re having a difficult time adjusting to your partner being in prison. They’re even more difficult when you consider all the restrictions of a prison
Family Photos Can Uplift Your Imprisoned Loved One
Update 9/30/25: This was so true. Having these pictures in my desk area made my stay more manageable. Family photos and pictures, in general, can be used to uplift and encourage someone as well as and relive or review moments made in history. They are extremely beneficial to inmates for their well-being and positive development.
Inmates Try To Make Quick Money To Overcome Financial Challenges
Update 10/04/25: It’s so tempting. It really is. But we have to be careful and not get the wrong money. The majority of inmates in a prison camp are non-violent offenders that just needed money and sought it out illegally. Many wanted to take care of their families the best they could, and others just
What I Changes I Would Like To Make At Herlong Prison Camp and The Oakland Halfway House
Update 10/14/25: I still agree with these suggestions to change Herlong. However, I doubt these ideas would ever happen. I’ve been thinking about what would make prison camp more productive for the inmates. I thought carefully about all of my experiences when I was in prison at Herlong Prison Camp and when I stay at
UNICOR Was Down At Herlong Camp
Update 10/14/25: I had a hard time convincing people that I don’t see how this prison made money from our labor. I didn’t dismiss it. I just couldn’t see it based on my experience. Inmates are required to get jobs while in prison. They are paid various and competitive wages just as if they are
The Pay Scale at Federal Prison Camp–Herlong
Update 10/14/25: These pay rates still amaze me. When I explain this to people, they start to understand why former inmates have difficulty managing their money after prison. One of the most important details when looking for a job is the amount of money being offered for the position. As inmates, one of the privileges
My Dentist Experience At Herlong Prison Camp
Update 10/16/25: I still have nightmares about this dentist visit. It was so impersonal and painful. Part of the prison care system allows inmates to receive healthcare. In order to be able to see a doctor, dentist, or any healthcare provider, a form called a cop-out was needed. Once it was filled out and approved,
Heterosexual Males Having Sex In Federal Prison Camp
Update 10/16/25: I didn’t see any of these relationships in prison camp. I think people just want to have these conversations because they enjoy them. But it doesn’t happen. At all. Rumor Has It Sexual desire is normally very strong in males to begin with and everyone knows the urge for sex doesn’t relinquish its
You Were ALWAYS A Strong Person Even Before Prison Camp
Update 10/16/25: You are and have been a strong person. Prison camp is enough to break you and your family, but don’t let it. I hope this post will further encourage you to believe in yourself. While I was in camp, I learned that if you became a strong person because of being in prison
What Are The Showers Like At Herlong Prison Camp?
Update 10/16/25: We had semi-private showers. It wasn’t that bad actually. No other people were in the shower with me–ever! One of the most famous saying for anyone going to prison is, ‘Don’t drop the soap’. Most people think that the showers in jail are large community showers where CO’s and other inmates intimately watch
Beware Of Snitches At Herlong Prison Camp
Update 10/16/25: You have to mind your own business in prison camp. All you have to do is keep your focus on getting out of camp and going home. “Snitches get stitches” is a powerful statement that implies that tattle tales or snitches deserve the consequence of being beat up various people. The outside community
Laundry At Herlong Prison Camp
Update 10/16/25: Looking back, laundry was one of my favorite things to do in prison. I could do my laundry daily and it was always clean. Laundry can seem like a chore if you’re not in the comfort of your own home. It can be a hassle to lug your clothing around the corner, even
Procedural Changes For Herlong Federal Prison Camp
Update 10/16/25: These procedurals were for lockdowns. It’s more for the FCI Herlong, and not so much for the FCP Herlong. Lockdowns within the prison system are a serious issue for both inmates and staff. They are the result of what the administration deems a loss of control on their part. In this instance, a
Recreation Procedures Post Lock Down 10 pm Count
Update 10/18/25: This memo is explaining how recreation programs and procedures will happen post lock down. Also, the warden expresses his concerns about 10pm count. From time to time, the executive staff of the prison will send out memos regarding current incidences. Many things can happen in prison and most of the time it’s negative.
Recreation Procedures at Herlong Federal Prison Camp
Update 10/18/25: This post is a quick memo from the warren discussing recreation procedures. Also, it tells inmates what they can wear and how to wear them. Prison inmates are kept to strict standards when it comes to dress codes and recreation. However, from time to time, inmates can get off track from the guidelines
The Release of Remaining Prison Funds from Herlong Prison Camp
Update 10/18/25: This memo addresses the family sending funds to inmates. A BP-199 is needed for funds. When most inmates leave prison, their number need is finances. If friends and family have been putting money into an inmates account, when the inmate is released from prison, the amount within their account is released to them.
Photo Procedures at Herlong Prison Camp
Update 10/18/25: This memo addresses how and when inmates can take photos. Structure is needed to facilitate order, and prisons are full of structure. In this memo from the supervisor of recreation, a detailed system for taking and receiving prison photos is given. The document states that prisoners must wear certain clothing, refrain from obscene
“Cop-out” AKA Inmate Request to Staff
Update 10/18/25: This is a form inmates filled out if inmates needed pretty much anything from the prison staff. Filing A Request in Prison Filing an Inmate Request to Staff form while in prison can seem like a daunting task. The form itself isn’t scary, but the thoughts of retaliation, punishment and denial can cause
The Expectations of Herlong Prison and Herlong Prison Camp
My thought process when entering prison camp was to make sure that this experience was a positive one. Although I was locked up in a place filled with rumors of gangs, sexual assaults, and a major loss of freedom, I did my best to stay on a positive path. As you read this memo, you
Memo to Inmates About Homemade Intoxicants
It’s memos like these that keep prison television shows raw. Inmates making “hooch” or other alcoholic drinks are regularly seen on TV. Shows are also portraying inmates that make various weapons. What the shows don’t show you are the interrupted routines of those that just want to get through their sentences. I had a routine
Transition to Continental Breakfast Due To Increase of Food Cost
Periodically, inmates receive memos from the Warden or other prison and prison camp staff about updates in policy or other warnings. This is an official memo found in the Trulincs system. The memo below tells both the prison camp and the prison that the administration is getting rid of the normal full-sized breakfast. They are
Herlong Prison Camp Transfer Plan Sheet
All inmates are waiting for the day that they can leave the prison or prison camp. Some of them, like myself, transferred to a halfway house, but the others transferred from prison to their own residences. This could be that they have completed their sentence or that they are on parole. I never had to
Federal Register Vol 71, No 92: Smoking/No Smoking Areas
This document is from the TRULINCS. Inmates can find this and more under “Bulletin” Every month, a new Federal Register will be placed in that section. This volume gives information about where to smoke for both administration and correctional officers. Inmates are NOT allowed to smoke. Smoking would result in major disciplinary action. For more
Flag Protocol At Herlong Prison
Have you ever seen the flag flown in the middle of the flagpole? If you’ve ever wondered why, the memo below may offer an explanation. It is usually flown in the middle of the flagpole on a holiday like Memorial Day. That holiday commemorates the life sacrifice that the men and women of the military
Federal Prison Camp Inmate Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention is one of the most important aspects of prison control. Males have a higher rate of suicide, not just in prison, but in general. Prison can make a person even more susceptible to depression and other mental health disorders. It is up to the prison staff to be aware of the signs and
Inmate Rights and Responsibilities And Disciplinary Scale
What Are Your Rights and Responsibilities As An Inmate? Most know that there a lot of liberties and privileges taken away while in jail, but which ones? When you’re arrested, the law enforcing personnel is required to “read you your rights”. This tells you what you can do and how to protect yourself from further
No Collect Calls at Herlong Federal Prison Camp: Prepaid Accounts
Staying in touch with family and/or friends is sometimes essential to an inmates psychological and emotional stability. Being able to communicate with those that love you is a reward of its own. When someone is unable to speak to their loved ones, depression and agitation can set in quickly. Fortunately, the prison has multiple ways
Inmate Direct and Prepaid Calling Rates
Staying in touch with loved ones can be challenging when you’re away at prison camp or prison. There are no cell phones allowed and if you’re caught with one then you most likely will receive a shot (disciplinary action). The phones that are available cost money and inmates aren’t the ones that pay the bill.
Inmate Minute Revalidation Cycle At Herlong Prison Camp
If you pay your cell phone bill each month then I’m sure you’ll understand how the Inmate Minute Revalidation Cycle operates. Every month your cell phone carrier allots you a certain amount of minutes to use each month (unless you have unlimited minutes). When you reach that amount within a month, you cannot make any
Oakland Halfway House Resident Handbook–Complete
Oakland Halfway House is a transitional living institution for former inmates located in Oakland, California. This post is a brief recount of my stay there and how to survive your stay. Oakland Halfway House is a co-ed residency in which the women are the minority and the men are the majority. The women stayed in
Herlong Prison Camp’s Job Fair
Update 10/18/25: I really do not like job fairs in general. I think they are more advertising than job opportunities. But in prison camp, it was only advertisements. Prisons are supposed to be about reforming individuals to become better citizens in society. That’s supposedly why they offer GED classes, lucrative hobbies, and prison jobs. The
Federal Prison Camp Herlong Entry 03
Update 10/18/25: COs are here to manage the prison camp. They are not there to be friends or allies. However, some inmates will try to be friends with COs. The funny thing about being here in prison is that the correctional officers (COs) think they are better than everyone else. I don’t know if it’s
Federal Prison Camp’s Weekly Meal Menus at Herlong FPC
Update 10/12/25: I’m still not sure how I lived off that food. I mean, it wasn’t too bad. But the food at home was so much better. According to TV, prison food always looks like slop from a pig trough that’s ladled into a bowl or plate. It’s the lumpiest looking goop you’ve ever seen.
Federal Prison Camp Herlong Entry 02: The Truth about the Prison Healthcare System
Update 10/18/25: Prison camp healthcare is terrible. I saw inmates having to wait months for any surgeries. I remembered I was in the Sports room watching the Heat during the Eastern Conference finals. All of the inmates had assigned seats. The seats that were closer to the TV belonged to the brothers that were in
How to Email Inmates in Federal Prison with TRULINCS
Update 10/18/25: Here is a post on how to send emails and other communications through Corrlinks and Trulincs. This information may have changed over the years. When you have a loved one in prison, one of the most important things to remember is communication. Despite their actions and the fact that they are locked
TRULINCS: How It works for Herlong Prison Camp
Update 10/18/25: Trulincs and Corrlinks were the system inmates used to communicate with their loved ones without having to us a phone. They charged five cents per minute, which was cheaper than the phone calls. However, it could take two to four hours to get information from your loved ones. According the Bureau of
Federal Prison Camp–Herlong, Entry 01
Update 10/18/25: So I broke down what Herlong Prison Camp is and how it made me feel. Introduction I don’t consider myself to be a professional on the subject of anything prison related. I feel that I would have to spend much more time in prison than the twelve months (of a seventeen-month sentence) I
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