Question about Corcoran, Calif. prison

serafine · #1 04-08-2003, 08:09 AM

good morning chatters: I am not on here enough lately to keep up with topics that may have already been posted. My question is about the "substance abuse & treatment facility" in Corcoran, Calif. (SATF). My son was transferred there yesterday, after requesting such transfer months ago. At least he is now about 2 hours closer, making him now about 6 hrs from us. He hopes to "hop scotch" his way nearer to his family here in Northern Calif., but we know how difficult it is to get a transfer at all. His father has a serious heart condition, which is why they apparently are agreeing to a transfer at all. In any event, he says that Corcoran will be "much better" than where he has been since Aug., in Lancaster (LA county). Any feedback on this? I would appreciate any insight. He is a Level II, did well in Lancaster despite the poor conditions. thanks in advance, Pamme S.
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lupine · #2 04-23-2003, 01:40 PM

true that, he is right.
not to be nosey, but what is your son's race? that will have a lot todo with how he is treated at SCATF...they have been having a lot of racial tension/issues for blacks and different groups of hispanics.
lancaster is currently under investigation for all the off the hook shit going on there.
feel free to PM me. i tend to know some things about these places i am afraid...(sigh)

kreepsgirl · #3 07-24-2003, 07:04 PM

serafine:

My fiancee just got transfered there from Delano. I will be going to visit this weekend for a behind the glass visit. I will be able to give you more info after a couple of weeks when he gets of orientation and we can have a contact visit!

VICKTORIA · #4 07-24-2003, 11:18 PM

What yard are your people in? I go there every other weekend. I am also going this weekend. I have been going there since May this year. Let me know if I can help wtih anything.

Vickie

kreepsgirl · #5 07-25-2003, 11:07 AM

Vicktoria:

Is the visiting room crowded? Do visits get terminated early due to it being crowded? I know it depends on what yard my fiancee is on. What are the regulations as far as the shoes, like do your shoes need to have straps? I know what the regulations are as far as clothes go. Thanks for the info!