Inmates in California are trained and paid to fight wildfires, with over 1,500 prisoners working as firefighters in 2019. The program saves the state about $100 million annually and also provides reduced sentences for participants. Inmates also assist with park maintenance and rescue operations. The deadliest wildfire in California history, the Camp Fire, killed at […]
To send mail to an inmate, you need their prison address and must check what items are allowed. Addressing requirements vary, and all incoming mail is inspected. Money can be sent through a prison-approved wire transfer company. Penpal relationships are also an option. Most prisons allow inmates to accept mail, although items that can be […]
In most places, you have to wait for an inmate to call you, but prepaid calls may be allowed. Inmates are limited in when and how long they can talk on the phone. You can call the prison for information or in case of an emergency. The rules governing calling a prisoner may depend on […]
