What prison is you're loved on at and what does he say about the conditions there? Mine does'nt tell me much at all.

He's at CSATF and he says its crap he really hates it and keeps to himself a lot.

I think the reason Paul does'nt tell me is that he does'nt want to upset me or scare me. He does'nt want me to worry or be troubled with it. It almost makes me worry more him not talking about it. I want to ask him straight out how bad it is, but I think I am afraid of the answer.

satf,"theres nothing pretty here, theres nothing pretty about this place.if you were here you would understand.alot of these people got life and dont give a &#$@." it was then that i understood you never get used to being in prison.

He tells me whatever I want to know... unfortunately, mine IS used to being locked up -- he's been in more than he's been out since the age of 12.

He's at PV now, not paradise, but sooooo much better than Lancaster, his last stop. So he's pretty happy. And visiting is real nice there, so I'm happier too.

satf,"theres nothing pretty here, theres nothing pretty about this place.if you were here you would understand.alot of these people got life and dont give a &#$@." it was then that i understood you never get used to being in prison.


How long does he have left? or you both I should say?

Mine is at C.M.C. West... its a dormitory type so its not that best, he prefers a single cell. But hes been in long enough that hes comfortable wherever and has a bit of a following. Of course no man actually likes prison! But the one hes in.. could be worst.

He tells me whatever I want to know... unfortunately, mine IS used to being locked up -- he's been in more than he's been out since the age of 12.

He's at PV now, not paradise, but sooooo much better than Lancaster, his last stop. So he's pretty happy. And visiting is real nice there, so I'm happier too.

I am glad he is at the least comfortable and that visiting is good there. Lancaster was bad huh? How long does he have left qwerty if you dont mind me asking?

Mine is at C.M.C. West... its a dormitory type so its not that best, he prefers a single cell. But hes been in long enough that hes comfortable wherever and has a bit of a following. Of course no man actually likes prison! But the one hes in.. could be worst.


LOL, thats about all I know, he is at C yard at NKSP and its a dorm.

He's at CSATF and he says its crap he really hates it and keeps to himself a lot.


THATS why he stays so busy Jess! Then he doesnt think about it so much.

Crstnamre, he has 29 to life, first comes up for parole in 2030... so it's a long haul, if not forever. And yeah, neither one of us liked Lancaster. :mad:

At PV he is close to home and visiting is so relaxed... the COs are really nice, at least to us visitors...it feels more like we're in a high school cafeteria than a prison LOL.

Crstnamre, he has 29 to life, first comes up for parole in 2030... so it's a long haul, if not forever. And yeah, neither one of us liked Lancaster. :mad:

At PV he is close to home and visiting is so relaxed... the COs are really nice, at least to us visitors...it feels more like we're in a high school cafeteria than a prison LOL.


Whoa girlie! You are alot stronger than me. I admire you for sticking with him. Thats good the visiting there is so nice and relaxed for you both, I am sure that does mean alot!

Mine is in satf yard A, he says its a petty prison, he can't wait to get out, He says it's alot of bull****, going on out there, He claims to be just doing his time, I guess you can say the best of it all would be the visits which is ok for a prison.

My husband has been to CSATF and now Avenal. They both have their share of crappy issues....from lock downs to crappy food to evil counselor's to no organization.
I think that is the overall theme of CDC...lack of organization!!!

MIne is in Tracy OSD Ranch. He likes it he said they are much nicer over there then Mainline. And when i visit i feel real comfortable. There out all day long and everyone over there has to work,but other then that he really likes it I mean I am sure he rather be home,but for being prison it's not bad.

my hunnies best friend is in Salinas Valley State Prison. i see him sometimes just cause i want to help him through these tough times and we became friends cause of my hunny. well he tells me he HATES that place most of the time he's on lockdown. i feel so bad

oh yea and my ex boyfriend who im by his side all the way even though we arent together he just got transfered to CSATF about a month and a half ago. he doesnt like it to much. he said that Pleasent Valley was better.

My husband is at R J Donovan right now and he hates it he says they feed them less then we would feed a young child , and the is always some kind of fighting going on down there. but its closer to home and we have to make the best out of a bad situation. he has been down 24 years now and he says it the wrost prison he has been in

he also said in the 5 months he has been in donovan he has trapped 32 mice in his cell so that says alot

he also said in the 5 months he has been in donovan he has trapped 32 mice in his cell so that says alot



He's counting? :D

my son is in pv b yard and is always in lockdown but he says not that bad he has a tv and radio he says co's aren't that bad either

MIne is in Tracy OSD Ranch. He likes it he said they are much nicer over there then Mainline. And when i visit i feel real comfortable. There out all day long and everyone over there has to work,but other then that he really likes it I mean I am sure he rather be home,but for being prison it's not bad.

My husband just got to Tracy about 3 weeks ago. He said they don't have anything on the windows there. He also said he gets to the yard one day a week. He is a PC prisoner and he says the regular population is out to get them.

My husband just got to Tracy about 3 weeks ago. He said they don't have anything on the windows there. He also said he gets to the yard one day a week. He is a PC prisoner and he says the regular population is out to get them.


What do you mean they don't have anything on the windows????? You mean they are wide open??????

That's what he said about his windows. He said the gen population kitchen people spike the coffee and punch with bad things such as urine for the PC prisoners.

That's what he said about his windows. He said the gen population kitchen people spike the coffee and punch with bad things such as urine for the PC prisoners.

that is so nasty. i cant believe that people would do that to others. plus they dont even know them so why be so nasty.

That's what he said about his windows. He said the gen population kitchen people spike the coffee and punch with bad things such as urine for the PC prisoners.


You know, the administration should really know better than to allow gen pop inmates to prepare PC inmates food. That is sick and sad that they are able to do this and get away with it. I would definitely report this, it can't hurt.

Jon just got transfered to High Desert, but before the transfer he was at CSATF. He said any place was better than that place.

My fiance has been at cvsp foe almost two weeks now. He says it cool, but 9f course he rather be home. He said they feed him better food then at wasco and more. Plus the visits are also way better there. Contact and you can hug and kiss throughout the visit and sit side by side.

My husband just got to Tracy about 3 weeks ago. He said they don't have anything on the windows there. He also said he gets to the yard one day a week. He is a PC prisoner and he says the regular population is out to get them.


OMG! Sorry to hear that. My husband said he wouldn't move at all he likes it there. I mean it's not home but he doesn't complain too much about it only when he was in reception then he did complain. Take care

My fiance has been at cvsp foe almost two weeks now. He says it cool, but 9f course he rather be home. He said they feed him better food then at wasco and more. Plus the visits are also way better there. Contact and you can hug and kiss throughout the visit and sit side by side.

My fiance is at Wasco Reception, I don't want to sound silly but which institution is cvsp??? Just wondering. And how long was he at Wasco...This reception thing is driving us both nuts. Just trying to gage how much longer we have. Kris got there in June I think the 7th. Any info would be appreciated

Jas

My son is in MCSP (Mule Creek State Prison) It is close to Sacremento, he says it is not too bad but can be rowdy. I think he is not telling me the whole story, because he is trying to keep me from worring. Anyone here on the forum has a relative in the same prision? My son has 1 year to go this month.

Msbeford

Originally Posted by bernadette
he also said in the 5 months he has been in donovan he has trapped 32 mice in his cell so that says alot
yeah he's counting
guess that is better then doing nothing

My son is in MCSP (Mule Creek State Prison) It is close to Sacremento, he says it is not too bad but can be rowdy. I think he is not telling me the whole story, because he is trying to keep me from worring. Anyone here on the forum has a relative in the same prision? My son has 1 year to go this month.

Msbeford


Hang in there k??

my guy is in SQ... he hates it and doesnt tell me much, but the more I find out on my own the more he "shares the wealth".

My penpal is also in SQ and he paints an entirely different picture... probably because he takes full advantage of the programs, groups and classes... and he answers most of the questions about the place I throw at him.

my guy is in SQ... he hates it and doesnt tell me much, but the more I find out on my own the more he "shares the wealth".

My penpal is also in SQ and he paints an entirely different picture... probably because he takes full advantage of the programs, groups and classes... and he answers most of the questions about the place I throw at him.

Wow, two completely opposite views on it huh???

Hey Reasons....Why don't you ask them what 88 means to them? You never did indicate what it meant to you, and, you have heard what "our" perception is. Other than the...what are they....uh, Garden Avenue 88 Crips in LA (or something like that) I think you will find their response similiar to ours.
Thanks.

Reasons...Nevermind. I have been enlightened as to where you're coming from. Thank you.

My fiance is in Wasco Reception, he got there about 3 weeeks ago, which seems like a century and a half, he doesnt really tell me much about the place, basically he tells me what I ask. Any info would be great. How do they order comissary and etc..? Thanks everyone!

Has anyone heard about what the Jamestown, CA Level 1 prison is like?

Has anyone heard about what the Jamestown, CA Level 1 prison is like?


I have not the slightest!! If you havent already, you might want to start a new thread and ask about this facility:thumbsup: .

My husband is in CSP-Solano. He's been incarcerated since '96 on a 15-to-life and this is his first Level II. He says it's like summer camp.

my fiancee is in famington correctional center he says it is better than cameron and they get more food there and it is alot better than county jail. he had to buy a radio and if they want to watch tv you have to buy your own. haven't visited yet so don't know what those will be like. Hopefully will get approved this next week.

My honey is at the CCF in Taft, and he said it was Camp Snoopy.

He also said the cookies were better in Wasco.

I'm really grateful for contact visits and and being able to kick him in the shin. I thought (and after talking about it, he agreed) that this is worse on me than it is on him, and he's the one incarcerated. Seems so wrong!!!!!! Oh well, like I said, at least I can kick him now. And kiss him too.

My love is in Saft, He says in petty there, but who cares now he's on his way home Can't wait only 16 more days and then we'll be in each others arms forever. Good luck to all

Shawn is at Plainfield Correctional Facility in Indiana. He hates it there. He is always seein someone get beat up he doesnt eat very much if he doesnt get to get his comminsary. He said the food there is so bad a dog probably wouldn't even eat it. He's ready to come home to a home cooked meal. He said it is pretty harsh in there.

High Desert State Prison in Susanville, he doesn't say a whole lot about the place besides that the food is an improvement over San Quentin (He was at the Q for reception) but from my own observation, the place is awfully "sterile", but overall as prisons go, not such a nightmare as SQ or Pelican Bay... The COs at High Desert have been unfailingly polite to me, some even friendly, even when I was getting my butt chewed off for being too relaxed in the visiting room.

He tells me whatever I want to know... unfortunately, mine IS used to being locked up -- he's been in more than he's been out since the age of 12.

He's at PV now, not paradise, but sooooo much better than Lancaster, his last stop. So he's pretty happy. And visiting is real nice there, so I'm happier too.

Yeah, mine's been in Lancaster about a year. He was in Mule Creek before, which was my first prison visiting experience, but he's been getting locked up regularly since he was 14 or so. Lancaster makes Mule Creek seem like a PARADISE. For him and for me, too. The guards were always pretty nice to me, and recognized me, and few seemed to have the outright contempt for inmates and their loved ones that I saw at Lancaster. Also the visiting is *insane* there. The waiting, the hoops one has to jump through to even *get* to the visiting room. I was sooooo miserable to come 3000 miles and spend a thousand dollars (not to mention time off work) and get about half the time each day that I used to spend with him. He's always on lock down and seems more "convict" than I have seen him be ever. It breaks my heart when I hear how much he feels he has to be isolated from others in that place. There just seems to be more chaos, more confusion and tension, and more people with less to LOSE.

Also it took him ALL year to get medical care for his (already diagnosed) HCV and he has some skin cancer nobody is looking at that got biopsied and removed but has since grown back..... I think his teeth are rotting out of his head. I mean, I want him to SURVIVE long enough to get OUT and be with me!!!!

Spooky77

Yeah, mine's been in Lancaster about a year. He was in Mule Creek before, which was my first prison visiting experience, but he's been getting locked up regularly since he was 14 or so. Lancaster makes Mule Creek seem like a PARADISE. For him and for me, too. The guards were always pretty nice to me, and recognized me, and few seemed to have the outright contempt for inmates and their loved ones that I saw at Lancaster. Also the visiting is *insane* there. The waiting, the hoops one has to jump through to even *get* to the visiting room. I was sooooo miserable to come 3000 miles and spend a thousand dollars (not to mention time off work) and get about half the time each day that I used to spend with him. He's always on lock down and seems more "convict" than I have seen him be ever. It breaks my heart when I hear how much he feels he has to be isolated from others in that place. There just seems to be more chaos, more confusion and tension, and more people with less to LOSE.

Also it took him ALL year to get medical care for his (already diagnosed) HCV and he has some skin cancer nobody is looking at that got biopsied and removed but has since grown back..... I think his teeth are rotting out of his head. I mean, I want him to SURVIVE long enough to get OUT and be with me!!!!

Spooky77


Damn. That is so sad. I don't even know what to say. I am glad you do get visits....even if they are shortened. Better than none at all. Hang in there k?

My man is in Mule Creek State Prison. He says it's the best one he's been in yet...and he's been in for 15 years so he's been in a lot of different ones. I think Pelican Bay was the worst one...

my grandson just entered Wasco, CA. so don't know the conditions.

My hubby is in minimum @ Airway Heights,Wa state. the visiting there is kool tho ~ the guards don't trip ~

My hubby is in minimum @ Airway Heights,Wa state. the visiting there is kool tho ~ the guards don't trip ~


You are lucky!! YAY!!!

my grandson just entered Wasco, CA. so don't know the conditions.


There is lots of info here on Wasco. But let us know what he says it is like ok???? Take care.

Yes I am lucky ~ thanks

Sandy

Yes I am lucky ~ thanks

Sandy


Ya...I would even be happy with a lousy short visit!

Mine's in PVSP, he doesn't complain that much, but he said that he liked Centinela better, he wants to go to Delano now, because he doesn't like PV that much, the mail is super slow compared with Centinela, and they have more programs there too

Rebeca

Mine's in PVSP, he doesn't complain that much, but he said that he liked Centinela better, he wants to go to Delano now, because he doesn't like PV that much, the mail is super slow compared with Centinela, and they have more programs there too

Rebeca


I sure hope he gets to go to Delano.

my husband was in donovan 4 years ago, got out, and unfortunately is now back in centinela. he hates it there. he says that they go on lockdown at least once a week and they don't even know what for. our phone calls always get cut off because the yard goes down. i think that FINALLY he has now learned his lesson and i pray that there won't be a next time.

mine is on dr san quentin all i can say is what he has told me its really bad in there

Hey Bernadette, just wanted to share something with you. My birth name is Bernadette also, is this your birth name? What a coincidence. I am finding more and more Bernadette's in this world. As I was growing up I thought that I was the only one.:cool:

Thanks for posting, I am hanging in there!
msbeford

Originally Posted by bernadette
he also said in the 5 months he has been in donovan he has trapped 32 mice in his cell so that says alot
yeah he's counting
guess that is better then doing nothing

I believe that many prisons put our guys on lockdown simply because they are short staffed and its "safer" for them to do so. SAD.



my husband was in donovan 4 years ago, got out, and unfortunately is now back in centinela. he hates it there. he says that they go on lockdown at least once a week and they don't even know what for. our phone calls always get cut off because the yard goes down. i think that FINALLY he has now learned his lesson and i pray that there won't be a next time.

My man is in CIM
chino minimum yard, visiting there is not too bad
but he says they are all messed up there and if they don't get
thier s**t together he might never want to go back:slap:
okay I hope they don't get it together... Duh!!
he works in the kitchen so at least he's not staving!!:thumbsup:
love and support to all
:grouphug: :grouphug::love::grouphug: :grouphug:

sherry_wine,

I hope they dont get it together either. I truly hope you're husband never goes back. I apologize for the sh*t before. You know what I mean??? My guy also works in the kitchen, at Avenal. He is a big guy, not fat.....just big so he needs his eats. I see we are both going to be having homecomings in January....YAY for us!!!!


My man is in CIM
chino minimum yard, visiting there is not too bad
but he says they are all messed up there and if they don't get
thier s**t together he might never want to go back:slap:
okay I hope they don't get it together... Duh!!
he works in the kitchen so at least he's not staving!!:thumbsup:
love and support to all
:grouphug: :grouphug::love::grouphug: :grouphug:

sherry_wine,

I hope they dont get it together either. I truly hope you're husband never goes back. I apologize for the sh*t before. You know what I mean??? My guy also works in the kitchen, at Avenal. He is a big guy, not fat.....just big so he needs his eats. I see we are both going to be having homecomings in January....YAY for us!!!!
Its cool:cool:
I think you misunderstood one of my posts,
well our men are coming home soon:thumbsup: :yay: :yay:
I know I'll enjoy him every minute!!
I just pray he can follow Parole rules:blah:
love and support
:grouphug: :grouphug: :love: :grouphug: :grouphug:

my fiance is in konocti fire camp which he says is alot better than susanville (CCC)

my fiance is in konocti fire camp which he says is alot better than susanville (CCC)


I wish Paul could have got fire camp. He would be home by now:(.

Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. He's in the "honor" dorm, but he hates it. The food there isn't edible, so he has to buy food through the canteen. He tells me that he goes for days eating only beans. He doesn't say a whole lot about it other than that.

Thats how Paul is...he doesnt tell me too much. Doesnt want me to worry or have to hear about it.


Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. He's in the "honor" dorm, but he hates it. The food there isn't edible, so he has to buy food through the canteen. He tells me that he goes for days eating only beans. He doesn't say a whole lot about it other than that.

Well My Husband Is At Calipatria State Prison! It Has It's Ups And Down! But From What I Read On Here About Other Prison Calipatria Is Pretty Cool!

Glad to hear he is at least comfortable, as good as can be expected.



Well My Husband Is At Calipatria State Prison! It Has It's Ups And Down! But From What I Read On Here About Other Prison Calipatria Is Pretty Cool!

I spoke to my Man about a couple weeks ago so I asked him how it was going on there and he said that it was fine! He had some buddies in there and it was not that bad! I am located at Los Angeles, CA! And he is downtown!:)

Glad he is comfortable...at least.:p


I spoke to my Man about a couple weeks ago so I asked him how it was going on there and he said that it was fine! He had some buddies in there and it was not that bad! I am located at Los Angeles, CA! And he is downtown!:)

My hubby is at HDSP reception. He said it is not bad. Just boring! They only get out for breakfast and dinner. They walk to each and only have a few min. to eat before they go back to lock down. I guess they are WAY overcrowded. Over 700 in reception when it is designed for 200. It takes many months to get through the reception period is what I am told. But, it is not bad....just long, and boring.

I sure hope he gets transferred soon. Paul was in reception at NKSP for like 9 months. He was transferred to Avenal about a month and a half ago and is working now and going to school/ 2 classes. He said the same thing about NKSP..it was so boring.


My hubby is at HDSP reception. He said it is not bad. Just boring! They only get out for breakfast and dinner. They walk to each and only have a few min. to eat before they go back to lock down. I guess they are WAY overcrowded. Over 700 in reception when it is designed for 200. It takes many months to get through the reception period is what I am told. But, it is not bad....just long, and boring.

I sure hope he gets transferred soon!!!

I have 2 friends who are down, one at Chino and one at a private prison in Coalinga. Chino is extremely old and dirty and there are NO PHONE CALLS for those who are there just for a parole violation, so i cannot talk to my friend there, though i can visit him. I visited someone else there once before, and it wasn't a bad experience -- very quick to get in, and 45 minutes behind glass with phones. It wasn't nearly as bad as visiting my local county jail. My other friend is in a privately run prison in Coalinga. He says it's like Mayberry RFD and that everyone is a hick. There's only 400 guys there, and it's one big dorm, minimum security, and everyone gets along. They have contact visits there, too. I have not ever been there. They are really picky about the mail, however, and i have had stuff sent back for really petty reasons.

Lancaster is where my man is at and they are always on lock down. Visiting is hard because they put you through bull. Only thing is that it is the closest level 4

My Husband is at Hdsp In susanville its ok hes been there aimost 7 months so it is all new for him but he likes certain things but I hate it cause he is 8 hrs away from me so that sucks........ My Step Dad is at SCC In Jamestown and he hates it there they are ass their.....

my baby is in folsom he's in fttf program, he says everything is ok......he has a job in the morning and school @ night so he tries to keep himself busy.....we still have 4 months to go......

I have personally been to Jamestown two times. It is basically a reception center for the Southern Fire Camps, but if you are not going to fire camp, it is not a good place to be. There are literally no programs there for somebody who is doing the remainder of their time there. The dorms are extremely overcrowded, and there is constant tension between different groups of inmates on the yard. It takes a long time to get to camp, if you ever get there. I almost felt like I got lucky to get through there as quickly as I did; you always hear stories about lockdown and riots when you finally get to camp, and it leaves you feeling like, "man, I'm glad I'm not there anymore." Anyway, I hated it, but its prison, your supposed to hate it, that way you dont go back. lol, I hope this helps. Have a good night.
Radrobinlb

After reception he wants to be assigned pretty much anywhere but there....

old folsom - ITS HELL ON EARTH....

my husband is in delano, in reception and has been there since may 6th.

My guy is in pelican bay SHU he says it OK. he gets a lot of reading done, but he is not in SHU as long as others so. maybe thats why ist ok...