Creating Memories with Family from Prison

Creating meaningful memories with family while incarcerated is challenging, but it’s still possible with effort, communication, and creativity. Staying connected and involved in each other’s lives can help strengthen bonds, even from a distance. Here are some ways to build and maintain memories with family while in prison:

November 1, 20240Comments

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Activities Family Leadership Prison Re-entry

Coping with the reality of prison

Jenna sat on the edge of her bed, clutching her phone with sweaty palms. She glanced at the clock on her nightstand: 5:55 PM. Five more minutes until the call. Her heart raced as she thought about hearing Michael’s voice again. It had been two weeks since his last call, and she missed him terribly.

July 1, 20240Comments

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Activities Mental Health Prison

Communicating over the phone

Whether it’s a call with a distance relative, a loved one who is incarcerated or or negotiating with a customer service representative, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a satisfactory phone call.

March 21, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

10 Games to play over the phone

In this season, you may not be able to visit your loved one in person for a variety of reasons. From COVID limitations to having a loved one in prison, it can be challenging for a family to be able to connect in-person. Regardless of the reason, here are some activities to play over the phone.

December 21, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

How to make the most of calls with inmates

Here are some new tips to make the most of your next call or video visit.

January 16, 20210Comments

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Activities Family

Games to Play Over the Phone

Having distance or a barrier between you and a loved one can be tough on any relationship. Whether you have a loved one in prison or are unable to see your loved one due to COVID-19, phone calls can help shorten that distance. However, sometimes you miss getting to do something more with your loved…

July 2, 20200Comments

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Family

Prison Phone Calls

Prison Phone Calls We are so used to just picking up the phone and making a call to whoever we want to talk with whenever we want to hear their voice. With technology today, we are used to having instant and inexpensive access to people 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When someone goes…

February 21, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com