Inadaze
01-06-2007, 12:20 PM
Here is some info for anyone who's loved one is to be transferred to Brampton OCI;
VISITING HOURS
Mon, Tues & Fri - 7pm - 9pm
Sat & Sun - 1-4pm
My husband was just transferred there, so I will give the info based on what he has been told.
Upon arrival, they will be placed in the "assessment unit". They will stay in that unit for approx. 8 weeks and be watched like hawks to see if they can interact with the other guys, guards etc. They are given a list of programs that they can choose from to join, and it is mandatory that they attend once they have selected them. If they choose something, and find they dont like it, they have no choice but to see it through.
They are not in cells, but more barreck style, with 13 guys in each. They actually have windows and no bars on them! Their units are open....which means they are free to roam outside of their unit, ie to go to the library or gym. However, they are required to sign out when they leave their unit and sign back in once they return. The same applies to any area of the facility they visit. If they forget to sign in or out, they lose demerit points. Its a half point for each "offense". When you lose a full point, another day will be tacked onto your sentence.
Access to the phones starts at 10:30am and they are shut down at 10pm.
Visiting information - Your loved one must fill out a form of the people he will have visiting him. You must know their date of birth and address as a criminal check will be done on all visitors on that form. You must call 2 days in advance to book in for a visit. Be sure to bring 2 pieces of ID with your full name, photo and address on them. Visits are NO contact!!!!This is VERY important! You are able to sit across from eachother (no glass) BUT..if either one of you touches eachother in any way...he will be kicked out of the facility!!!
Apparently this only applies to this unit, and after their assessment period is over, and they are moved to another unit, they will be allowed contact visits.
They have zero tolerance for any fighting period. If you do...you are out of there. It is only a 265 (approx) bed facility with a waiting list of guys to get in there, so they have no time for people going in there that dont want to help themselves. It is strict, but fair. They do not classify the guys in there as "inmates"...they are residents. I thought that was really nice. Apparently the food there is really good, made onsite, so no steamed meals, and you get fair portions. They also offer a canteen service.
My own personal experience......I havent visited there yet (he was just transferred there 3 days ago) but I'll have my first experience tomorrow. I have had to call there....3 times...and I spoke to the same woman each time. What a difference to call there compared to the other facilties he's been in!!! The lady was SUPER nice...very helpful and never once spoke down to me like the other places have. She understood that I was new to this and took her time explaining things and was actually sympathetic to the fact that I hadnt seen him in almost 2 months. Just understand that their phones are very busy there, so you may be put on hold afew times during your call...so be patient.
Please keep in mind, I am giving you this info based on what my husband has experienced thus far in his stay there. And I hope it is helpful for anyone who is going there or knows of someone going there. Information on this facility has been quite scarce here, so I thought I'd help out with any insight people may be looking for.
VISITING HOURS
Mon, Tues & Fri - 7pm - 9pm
Sat & Sun - 1-4pm
My husband was just transferred there, so I will give the info based on what he has been told.
Upon arrival, they will be placed in the "assessment unit". They will stay in that unit for approx. 8 weeks and be watched like hawks to see if they can interact with the other guys, guards etc. They are given a list of programs that they can choose from to join, and it is mandatory that they attend once they have selected them. If they choose something, and find they dont like it, they have no choice but to see it through.
They are not in cells, but more barreck style, with 13 guys in each. They actually have windows and no bars on them! Their units are open....which means they are free to roam outside of their unit, ie to go to the library or gym. However, they are required to sign out when they leave their unit and sign back in once they return. The same applies to any area of the facility they visit. If they forget to sign in or out, they lose demerit points. Its a half point for each "offense". When you lose a full point, another day will be tacked onto your sentence.
Access to the phones starts at 10:30am and they are shut down at 10pm.
Visiting information - Your loved one must fill out a form of the people he will have visiting him. You must know their date of birth and address as a criminal check will be done on all visitors on that form. You must call 2 days in advance to book in for a visit. Be sure to bring 2 pieces of ID with your full name, photo and address on them. Visits are NO contact!!!!This is VERY important! You are able to sit across from eachother (no glass) BUT..if either one of you touches eachother in any way...he will be kicked out of the facility!!!
Apparently this only applies to this unit, and after their assessment period is over, and they are moved to another unit, they will be allowed contact visits.
They have zero tolerance for any fighting period. If you do...you are out of there. It is only a 265 (approx) bed facility with a waiting list of guys to get in there, so they have no time for people going in there that dont want to help themselves. It is strict, but fair. They do not classify the guys in there as "inmates"...they are residents. I thought that was really nice. Apparently the food there is really good, made onsite, so no steamed meals, and you get fair portions. They also offer a canteen service.
My own personal experience......I havent visited there yet (he was just transferred there 3 days ago) but I'll have my first experience tomorrow. I have had to call there....3 times...and I spoke to the same woman each time. What a difference to call there compared to the other facilties he's been in!!! The lady was SUPER nice...very helpful and never once spoke down to me like the other places have. She understood that I was new to this and took her time explaining things and was actually sympathetic to the fact that I hadnt seen him in almost 2 months. Just understand that their phones are very busy there, so you may be put on hold afew times during your call...so be patient.
Please keep in mind, I am giving you this info based on what my husband has experienced thus far in his stay there. And I hope it is helpful for anyone who is going there or knows of someone going there. Information on this facility has been quite scarce here, so I thought I'd help out with any insight people may be looking for.