My girlfriend is on her way to Alderson right this second. I have been visiting her at the local facility when I can, which is one hour a week. Alderson has five days of visitation, most lasting for 8 hours. Will be amazing. I have done an immense amount of research, and what I surmise is this is about the nicest place she could be going to. I have one concern however which I read in a posting. Are most of the guards men and can they perform strip searches at will? This completely freaked me out. In reading all of these postings, it sounds like it is nice; but I also feel like all of the women who have been there aren't telling the whole story, like it is a sorority secret or something. Can someone tell me about the guards and likelihood of my fears being answered???

Hi,

I moved your post to the Federal forum as the folks here should be able to help you out with any information.... ((hugs)) and good luck!

Deb