I need to know if Staton is rough? My brother is going to be sent there from Kilby and I don't know anything about it. Are they more strict there than everywhere else or what? Please let me know. Any info would help a bunch.

I've not heard anything really bad about Staton. My son has been in Draper and Elmore, Staton is right there with them or fairly close. Elmore was preferred and I have heard alot of inmates told my son that Staton was an ok place. Draper on the other hand can be rough at times due to alot of first time offenders coming in with that tough street attitude.
Any one that has been in the system and has learned to be more laid back doesn't like the atmosphere of Draper, alot of drama going on.
Maybe someone with a loved one there will come along and help you with some better answers soon, but I think he is in a place that's ok as far as some of the other prisons.

This is the first time he has been in prison so he really don't know what to expect. And to be honest I am pretty sure he is scared. And to make matters worse his girlfriend keeps pulling disappearing acts. So he is worried about prison and having to worry about her too. So she is making it harder on him than it needs to be. But thanks for your help lace. I just wanted to vent some, since I have noone here to turn to.

I know it's a scary thing for you both but he will adjust to his surroundings a lot quicker than you think. Tell him to keep to his self but stand his ground and not give the impression he's weak. By all means he needs to avoid confrontation if possible with other inmates but mostly CO's. Try not to borrow, you know you can get in debt fast if you have to borrow things you pay back double, but once in awhile you will find an inmate that cares and will help out if he needs things to start out with.
It's going to be ok and hopefully he won't be in long. If he gets into some of their programs it helps pass the time and gives them something to do. As for the girlfriend thing we have been though that as well. My son's girlfriend didn't hang around long either, so I tried to find him penpals on the internet to keep him busy. Mail is important to them get as many family and friends you can to write him and let him know they are there for him. Your support and reassurance will get him through and like I said he will adjust quicker than you will worrying. Alot of the inmates are looking for new friends to talk to about their problems as well. I believe he will be fine and as some time passes you will see he is alot tougher than you thought. All of them have girlfriend problems too and that will help him talk about it and he will probably find out he is better off without someone that's not going to stand behind him while he's incarcerated. That's why some of our ladies here are so special because they continue to support and love their guys though some tough times.
Alot of our prisons are not that bad and not like what you see on tv, I know I was scared to because I just knew my son was up the creek without a paddle but he has really surprised me in how quick he adjusted.
He's been locked up 6 years now but making it. He's never had any real serious problems the whole time just aggravating stuff that can be handled.
Hang in there we are here for you if you need anything, it is going to be alright and welcome to pto, we have a great group of caring people here to talk to about anything that's bothering you or things you just want to know.:)

lace thank you so much for reassuring me. I feel alot better now. I just needed someone to reassure me that he would be alright. So the advice you gave me has made my day. Thank you alot. You don't know how much you have helped me.

Sis, he will be ok. I know it is scary for you and him. My hubby has been in for over 12 years. He has been to Kilby, Fountain, Draper, Bullock, Elmore, private prison in MS, back to Elmore, when his parole got denied back to Bullock (where is is currently)...He doesn't have any disciplinaries, of course he has had to bit his tounge a few times...About Staton, I don't think it is any worse than any other facility in Alabama.

thanks blueyez. I have heard good things and bad things about every facility around here, i just don't know what to believe. I figured they was all about the same, but just wasn't sure about it. you all have been a big help, and I couldn't get through this without the help of all of you here. and i am sure i couldn't have made it through 12 years like you have. so our prayers are with you and your family.

We have a friend from Limestone who was sent to Staton when the guys got sent back from the temporary transfer to Mississippi, and I was in touch with his mom for a long time. Now, taking into account that we were all used to Limestone which is, like, the best facility in ADOC - she said that Staton was all right and didn't have anything really negative to say about it.

Sis my husband is at Staton. I will be glad to help you out with anything that I can. Staton is a good facility (as far as a prison goes). If he has made it through Kilby okay being a first timer then he will not have anything to worry about at Staton.

Send me a pm if you have any more questions. I'll be glad to help out the best I can.

Good Luck!

Well now they up and moved him to Holman instead. After they said they said he was going to Staton. Don't know why they changed their minds.