Hi
My son was just moved from DCI to GBCI. He said it was a hot smelly trip to Green Bay and he hasn't been able to shower for 4 days now. He is in a cell that is about the size of his bed and he has a cell-mate in there with him. I didn't think it could get worse than DCI. He also said he only gets two 5-minute showers a week. He is now more depressed than ever. He had such high hopes of participating in the counselling and education and work programs. He really wants to work toward improving his life. Now he has been discouraged by reports that there are such long waiting lines to get into these programs.

The most recent article that I read regarding conditions at GBCI said that capacity is at 120%. It is very difficult to be hopeful when this is what is in the back of my mind constantly.

I am hoping that someone who has had more experience with GBCI can send some positive thoughts my way. Right now, I can't seem to stop the "rocking". It's as if I'm rocking my son to comfort him.

An updated note: I just spoke with administration at Green Bay and found out that my son can have visitors right away. He can have the same visitors that were on his DCI visiting list and as soon as all the new people on his list are approved, he will be able to see them as well. I can visit for 3 hours 4 times a week M-F (2 hours on Saturday or Sunday).

I feel much better now that I have spoken to someone at GBCI. They seem to be more human and compassionate when speaking on the phone than at DCI.

The tiny cells are used during orientation. As soon as my son is moved to the appropriate area, he will hopefully have a little more space.

I can't wait to spend time with him.

Thanks for listening. As you all know, the anxiety of having a loved one in prison is tremendous.

Good for you at least you can feel some type of comfort knowing you will be able to visit and you can give him so happiness, i wish my fiance would have moved to GBCI he was supposed to but they said it was too crowded..so he is supposed to be going to Kettle Moraine sometime..... The programs does it make it impossible for them ever to become more improved in their life.. they need to fix that system for sure! Good Luck