The Benefits Of Leaving Prison

Family members of prisoners not only suffer the indignity of what a mate, sibling, or parent may have done to an innocent victim. They lose money every time they reach out to communicate with their love one. It is a documented fact that inmates who regularly correspond with their family members do better with reform programs offered to them. Additionally, the convict's interaction gives them motivation and inspires them to stay on the positive path toward leaving prison and perhaps even an early relief. Depending on the state and facility where the prisoner is housed the family is left with a hefty bill.

Prisoners pay up to $10-$14 every minute they talk to a father, mother, sister or brother while incarcerated. This price per minute can deter family members from calling the one they care about. It is a major financial commitment to family members if they want to remain in contact with their loved one.
"– Acting on its mandate to ensure that rates for phone calls are just, reasonable and fair for all Americans, the Federal Communications Commission today took further steps to rein in the excessive rates and egregious fees on phone calls paid by some of society’s most vulnerable: people trying to stay in touch with loved ones serving time in jail or