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My bf was transferred to state prison on Monday, I am yet to find out where he was taken, I looked on The CDCR website to find an inmate and nothing comes up under his name.. I am so worried about his safety. I miss him so much that hurts. Can anyone share their experiences? Is it safe to visit him in a transition prison?
My world feels like is ending..
After a period of time----anywhere from a few weeks to a few months---he will be transferred into the state or federal prison system. He will be shipped to a classification/reception center so he can be classified and sent to his destination prison in the system.
At this point---at the reception center---there is usually a lag in communication between the offender and the outside world. The process of classification is time consuming and the offender may not even have paper to write on or stamps. Also, the phones may be in use by other inmates. So try not to worry if you have not heard from him in several days, as that is normal.
You asked, “I am so worried about his safety.”
He will be fine with only a six year sentence even if he has sex offenses. The inmates with a short sentence are placed at a minimum security type prison and nobody gets seriously hurt at a lower security prison. Many of the offenders are first timers and everyone is close to their release date so they don’t usually cause problems at a minimum security prison.
You asked, “Is it safe to visit him in a transition prison?”
I don’t know if he will be there long enough or if they can set up a visit while he is at the reception center. Some states do, some don’t. He can probably let you know.
Relax, a six year sentence is a piece of cake. I did almost a decade on a 20 year sentence, so he will be fine.
Keep writing. Your letters will catch up with him when he is transferred to his destination prison. Try to relax and take one day at a time.
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You said, “The reason I am worried about his safety is because 8 days ago an inmate was beat to death with SO charges days after arrival.”
Your BF will be OK and let me tell you why. The first stop for an offender after he is sentenced is being transferred to the state prison system to a reception/classification center. He will be there for about four weeks or son.
At these reception centers----which are a normal prison within the state system----there are inmates from all the county jails awaiting classification. As a result, ALL inmates----including the most violent-----are placed at the same prison. Remember these inmates at this point have NOT been classified yet so the prison system does not know whether they belong at a minimum, medium, or maximum security prison. Murderers, kidnappers, very violent inmates, etc. are placed in the same area as first timers and offenders of petty crimes.
The offenders with petty crimes----drug crimes, burglary, etc.----are not the type of inmates that will ever attack another inmate, but some of the more violent and repeat offenders might. Apparently the inmate killed was killed by one of the violent offenders. After each inmate has been classified, they will each go to their parent prison whether it be a minimum, a medium, or a maximum security prison.
Actually, it takes a lot to get killed in prison. There are a lot of beat downs at a medium security prison, but offenders are rarely killed. And as I have said many times before, the types of inmates at a minimum security prison almost never physically assault another inmate except for an occasional fist fight.
Most sex offenders are warned to “get off the yard” before they are attacked. But I want to emphasize that your BF, with a six year sentence, will not be serving time with other inmates that attack each other. He will be at a minimum and inmates at a minimum follow the rules.
If he follows the rules I usually give-----keep a low profile, mind his own business, no snitching, do not get into debt, staying out of the drug scene, and just appearing as “one of the guys” serving time and wanting to go home, he will be fine. He also does not want to be talking to prison staff unless they speak to him first. Other inmates get nervous when they see and inmate talking to the correctional officers too much, as they think the offender may be a snitch. It is OK to talk to the COs if it is necessary, but save the discussion of last Sunday’s NFL game for some other time.
Snitching will always cause problems. If he sees something happen in prison like a fight or whatever, he needs to play dumb. He can say he did not see it. Getting into debt and not being able to pay will also cause problems. DO NOT BORROW from other inmates. And appearing respectful without being a know-it-all or loudmouth is also wise.
I did not have any problems in prison and I was in a prison known throughout the state as “Gladiator School.” Much of how someone is treated in prison is how they carry themselves. Nobody ever bothered me.
You asked, “Can you share what is life being for you after getting out? You could pm me if you don’t want to share in public.”
If an offender has any paper time----probation, parole, or supervised release---to serve, he will be under the guidance of a PO. If he does not have any paper time, then he has completed his court mandated sentence and will only have to register with local law enforcement.
He will, of course, be expected to follow all the laws and restrictions of the sex offender registry. There may be residency restrictions and “buffer zones” which is an area he needs to avoid. In some states schools and daycare centers are places he wants to avoid.
But try not to stress too much or get ahead of yourself. It will all work out. Let’s get him through his prison experience before we start worrying too much about what it will be like when he is released.
Keep yourself busy, take care of that precious little boy, and write letters to your BF. Time will fly by.
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Thank you for your kindness, it means a lot!
Thanks for the info