BOP to Give Federal Inmates Tablets
If you have a loved one in federal custody, there may soon be a new way to stay connected.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has announced it is beginning a nationwide rollout of secure electronic tablets for incarcerated individuals. The tablets are expected to provide access to secure messaging, educational and vocational programming, reentry resources, faith-based content, health information, and other institutional services. The rollout will occur in phases, so availability will vary by facility. (forbes.com)
Research has consistently shown that maintaining family connections during incarceration improves outcomes after release, making this a welcome step toward better communication and rehabilitation.
If your family member is in federal prison, keep an eye out for updates from their institution. As the BOP releases more information about the rollout and available services, the Florida Action Committee will keep our members informed.
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In Pennsylvania they threatened to take away the music program from inmates. the public opinion was the driving force behind it. they felt that inmates shouldn’t have anything that was at all enjoyable. learning a new skill even if it’s playing a musical instrument is important. And music does take commitment to earn.
I was a federal inmate for about 5 years. I remember when the FBOP made MP3 players for downloadable music available (for an excessive fee). Not everyone got them, and those who did had to protect them from thieves. If I was still inside, I would not want a tablet. The MP3 players caused enough fights. But, that is just my opinion.