This blog is written to help provide information and support for the families and friends of inmates. It is also a voice for prison reform and rehabilitation of inmates instead of the custodial care received in so many of our institutions. Having a family member or friend institutionalized is a scary, depressing and often life changing event. You are not alone.
Waiting on the Outside is a book I wrote about my son and his journey to incarceration and a white supremacist gang. It tells the story of our family and the trails and tribulations we encountered. When you read it, you may recognize some of the problems you have lived through. It is available on Amazon and has some helpful resources at the end of the book for loved ones who may need information or help.
Information for Friends and Family of Inmates 
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Hello! You have a great blog! More interesting information! I enjoy it! Marry Christmas! 😉 And have a great weekend!
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I always appreciate comments. Happy New Year and keep up the blogging!
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Hi my name is William. I have a son who is currently serving a 60 month sentence in a high security USp federal Penitentiary. When he 1st got there he was there about 2 to 3 weeks taken it easy talking to people from New York and he thought he might have been able to slide through in a New York Crew/car. Things seem pretty good at 1st until somebody noticed him. Then all of a sudden they like Hey I know you I brought him down to the Shot CAL LER. They all introduced themselves to one another. They gave him a Box of necessities such as shower shoes soap a little bit of food am whatever else they could give him. This was the beginning Of the hell he knew was coming. 3 Weeks later He was ordered with one other person to jump this big individual. Once you are giving an order And you do not follow through you will be dealt with I don’t know how far they go with that but obviously he went through with it because she had to. 3 weeks into the prison And loses 30 something days good time. The Box is so crowded He stayed in there for about a week and put him right back on the same unit. They don’t care. Maybe it’s exciting to seee stuff like that I don’t know. He is now back in the Box again This time I don’t know what it is for I am waiting on a letter I sent one out but have not received 1 I hope he is OK. My son has done state time but he has never complained to me or worried about any of this stuff that he has been talking about. He said it is Is very dangerous where he is. I am trying desperately to get him to a dropout yard. I am very desperiod I love my son more than anything in the world I love my whole femily and I’m sure a lot of you guys as well feel the same way. If anyone sees my cry out for help And has any helpful suggestions I am open in all years and would highly appreciate Is any help at all. Especially if somebody has been through the same situation and manage to work it out. Every time I call the jail where he is at they say the council has to do it. I get transferred to the council I get a Machi leave a very small message bitch explaining that it is very important that they get back to me it is a matter of life-and-death possibly please get back to me leaving my name my number and at the same time I don’t want to call too many times Where it may upset them and made things worse than my son. I work 7 days a week driving a truck most of the time my head It’s not where it is supposed to be. I mean I’m driving an 18 Wheeler I have to be 100% Is on point and very careful. This is very hard worth having was everything that is on my mind. I’ve never noticed something like a site like this we could leave a comment. So I am trying desperately please Any help would be so appreciated. And if somebody sends something that is very helpful I will definitely keep you posted And help you out in any way that I possibly can. God-bless you all that have loved ones in federal penitentiaries I pray for them all. I read federal laws just one I think I get to know what I’m reating something else changes they throw a few lettuce and numbers mixed in there and then I’m lost again. Sure I’m not the only one. I believe I said everything that I could say. I don’t normally put my number but you know I am very desperate My cell number Is 1 929 293 7888… My name is William Please I am open to any help That you may feel that would be helpful for me. Thank you so much. One thing about me I never forget a favor that is helpful. Thank you so much I hope that everybody is able to see my comment my number and my name and get back to me when you can God-bless you all and your families and if you have loved ones in the federal penitentiary God-bless them I pray for them as well. Thank you sincerely William
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Hi William,
I feel your pain. My son experienced the exact same thing. The gang draws you in with a small amount of kindness and then proceed to use you. And they will continue this until he moves or is released. Even when they move him, the prison “telegraph” system will let the new place know he is coming and it will continue unless he is transferred to a drop out yard. To get transferred to a drop out yard the inmate has to notify authorities where he is and request a transfer. In return they will ask him to tell them everything he knows about the gang, it’s activities and it’s members. If the gang finds out, they will surely make him pay for it.
My son did drop out was transferred to Coleman FCC in Florida ( a designated drop out yard) and finally got released four years ago. He is drug free, sober and doing well. He did go through a re-entry program which helped a lot.
I suggest you speak to your son and tell him to request a transfer to a drop out yard or at lest to another facility where he might have a chance of keeping out of the gang. If not, he will have to go along with the gang until he is released. Even then they might require him to send money or sell drugs on the outside for them.
It is a terrible problem, and I wish I could suggest a better solution. Mostly he needs your support and calls and letters to keep him from feeling alone and depressed. Visit if you can. That is not always possible as the Feds transfer them where ever they want.
The other thing is to try to find a re-entry program and speak to then about him working the program when he gets out. Sometimes they even have programs in the prison.
I am so sorry for you and your son. I will pray for you and your son, and please write to me any time. I will try to answer any questions you have.
Sharron
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