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Closing Advice

Interview with Reggie and Sarah

JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail?
Reggie: If it is at all possible put some money in their account so they can order snacks, because they don't give you enough food to eat.
Sarah: Don't say much, don't ask for much. Plan on having no one inside that listens or cares. Expect to be treated rudely by staff. Expect other inmates to be hostile, scared, angry, and potentially very dangerous. Touch no one. Don't expect fairness, honesty, or respect from the staff. If you are frightened, settle down, because what they do is intended to be frightening. Worse part is that it undermines your belief in justice, your respect for the law, and it hardens you to other people. Keep your faith and belief in yourself despite what you see and hear around you or what they do to you. Let it pass.

JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them?
Reggie: Don't focus on what is on the outside, because for the time you are in jail that is your world.
Sarah: Inmates die in jail, even healthy young people. I almost did from high blood pressure. When I passed out, after about 3 hours of lying semi- unconscious on the floor, 3 guards came in and asked, "Are you dead yet?" I said I need help. I think I had a stroke. They laughed and left saying, "Let us know if you die." If you don't keep yourself calm, they stress could be enough to cause a healthy person to have a heart attack. Make sure whatever you do, you find a way to get plenty of water.

JM: Please list any other jail or rehab facilities you have been to.
Reggie: Tyrell Corectional Center, Craven County Correctional Center Wake Correctional Center
Sarah: None.