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Telephones

Interview with edward and Joe

JM: Did you have regular access to telephones?
edward: yes i think after 6:00 am and before 10:00 pm
Joe: yea between 6 am and 10 pm... but the jail will shut them off sometimes for random reasons

JM: What types of charges applied for calling people? How much money would you guess the average inmate spends per week on phone calls?
edward: two dollars and forty five cents for twenty minutes
Joe: its expensive. about 2.50 per call

JM: Did you need to buy phone cards to call out?
edward: if the number you were calling didnt accept blocked calls
Joe: not anymore. only people on the outside can set up accounts so you can call just them.

JM: Did the jail screen your calls?
edward: i believe so yes
Joe: they can if they want.

Hello,
I would like to speak to my brother! I'll set up an account for him, but I would like to speak to him before I do that. He's diagnosed with bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder. I believe he has had suicidal ideation for the past year AT LEAST! He has unemployment due him, as well, needs to pay child support. I'm in Massachusetts, and would like to help. I need to know in advance that he understands the conditions upon which my support hinges. Is there a way I could please communicate with him OTHER THAN SNAIL MAIL, in order to expedite matters? I THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH. My telephone number is 413-222-6853. HELP!!!!

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Jamie-Lynn Murray
Thursday, February 10, 2011