Jails across America replace in-person visits with costly video calls, frustrating families
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- Incarcerated Americans and their families have been frustrated by the replacement of in-person visits by video calls, which experts say are costly and deprive loved ones of human contact. Two lawsuits in Michigan seek to reverse the practice and one sheriff explains why he changed his mind on the matter. NBC News’ Lester Holt reports.
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#Jails #prison #family
remember incarceration is a business
A thriving one in America since systematically “ray cists”
A big business!
Remember to live an honest life to avoid what isn’t supposed to be comfortable.
It's to cover 1% of the cost of incarceration
Prison for Profits is getting disgusting
I don't care😂
@@ak9989we know you don't bc you're a sociopath and a scrub
@@ak9989yeah till a loved one is in there
Whoites are ultimately the beneficiaries
@@JohnPeter-yf5jf Considering the other comments I'm guessing they ain't got anyone like that.
How do you still get charged for services that don't work? Horrible
2 regular phone calls, 15min long each cost people $32 each month, only from jail phone minutes, imagine the single mothers
Shouldn't be single mother's. Should have been more selective on who they slept with.
@@michaelshirhall1831 Only a disgusting 🐷 thinks like that.
First and foremost I retired after 23 years from the USAF 2005, and then I served 18 years in DOC I retired as a Lieutenant.
The no contact visits are the best thing DOC has done.
Prison is a place where the contact visitors bring in contraband, contraband makes the inside of prison unsafe.
The solution is don’t break the Law and go to prison, people get to see the results of crime, so no one has any excuse for breaking the Law 👮🏾♂️💙✝️🇺🇸🇵🇷
@@michaelshirhall1831 everyone else should be able to foresee the future cause you can't get laid?.... weird logic...
@@AdjutantJohnWDysonJr Guards bring in a lot of the contraband.. what about those that didn't commit a crime?
I’m all for this being made illegal. This is what prison for profits looks like. This isn’t prison for rehubiltaion looks like
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No thanks how about no type of visits period 😂
Get head out of rear and look at the sun in the sky
So inhumane. Those video visits are terrible. People need human interaction to stay strong and have the will to live
Why momma can’t act better than her own kids!!😂😂
I like this man. I personally give a lot of respect to anyone who can admit they were wrong.
That’s why they call it “Prison Industries”!
I don’t really sympathize with the inmates, but doesn’t it seem inhumane/unsafe to force them to stand on plastic milk crates while they’re on the phone?
not if they don't weigh too much,those crates are fairly strong.
and as long as you don't have balance issues it should be fine.
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Ten dollars, seems like there wouldn't be much difference between that and transportation cost of getting to the location .
Not to mention cutting down on contraband getting in.
I respect his acceptance of his decisions and the repercussions of them and his commitment to do things in the best interest of families. We don’t have to agree one way or the other. Yet I will always appreciate when people learn and own their part.
How often will an inmates family or friends come to visit. The visitors spend money on gas, food, sometimes a hotel room if visiting from out of town. But, a person has to spend money for a phone call and THAT is a burden on the family?
This is an absolute violation of human rights! An absolute outrage!
I see how this would somehow help them but I don’t think it’s necessary for longtime inmates or depending on their crimes
First and foremost I retired after 23 years from the USAF 2005, and then I served 18 years in DOC I retired as a Lieutenant.
The no contact visits are the best thing DOC has done.
Prison is a place where the contact visitors bring in contraband, contraband makes the inside of prison unsafe.
The solution is don’t break the Law and go to prison, people get to see the results of crime, so no one has any excuse for breaking the Law 👮🏾♂️💙✝️🇺🇸🇵🇷
2 free 25 minute calls is plenty
50cents a video call would be good it would be cheep enough but still better than leaving rhe house
do the crime, pay the phone bill.
Conjugal visits should be banned. But not family visits.
😅 conjugal visits are for people who are in prison doing long periods of time not just your low-level offender
Prisoners Have More Mental Health Needs Them Most (i.e., the reason why they are there in the first place). Taking Family's presence as well as their freedom is WRONG as a society.
I figured it out people are in jail because their attitude
Sad for Wreckquilla’s kids.
Yup. They have these all over now. They charge u $5 for a $1 VO5 shampoo. Video visits should be an option
Nice toilets tho
For camera day? Yeah …
Don't do the crime, and you won't do the time.
Try being just but with compassion. They’re humans still
A lot of them are there under false circumstances…
Ok but also people have trauma. Prison and punishment doesn’t solve that
Prisons for profit should be ILLEGAL ! To deny a child the right to hug their mother? Or even see their mother? It’s psychological abuse to the innocent public.
Simply dont commit crimes and you wont have to worry about video visits costing you money. In case you forgot when you go to jail they charge restitution in most cases plus if you want better food, hygienic products and whatever else it cost money
I can understand putting people in jail if they commit a crime. However this punishes the family too.
Land of the prisons
Yeah look, this video did a good job of making you feel sorry for the mother and her family. But the way society is going, more and more people are going to get locked up, sad as that may be. Guards are already understaffed and lacking resources, so I'm not surprised that that someone thought outside the box and came up with this idea. I will say that doing it purely for profit isn't a good look at all.
Maybe another reason to stay out of jail?
sike i ain't got a burdensome family
They beem doing this
Another reason to stay out of jail
Corrupt cops, everywhere
Sign of the times.
Why should we feel bad for them?
Because they are people, and when you treat people as throwaways, then sometimes they act as throwaways and become a detriment to society. When they re-enter society, it’s best that they have resources to become better citizens.
@0:50 the interviewer suggests mommie should explain and a hug feels patronizing to me. But anyway.
As a skype dad, I know how difficult this can be. You might as well kiss your kids goodbye.
How much does the time and the trip to the prison cost and how long does it take?
Stay out of criminal activity and you won’t have to worry about the cost.
I like it don't break the law won't have this problem
The whole system is a business
It’s been a ripoff for awhile apparently getting worse.
I dont understand why this is needed prisons are safe guns are illegal inside it's the safest place in America.
Isn't that unconstitutional to not let them see their children that is horrible and I am not a fan of criminals and think they need to be punished if they are convicted but they should still be allowed to see their families on occasion
Well Trump is going to jail for that something over illegal aliens at the camps.
Mamas in jail whos your daddy
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They spoke to this in the video. She was jailed for retaliating against her children’s father in an altercation. It’s probably best that he is not in the picture
At 10$ for a 25 min. minimum, if you want to say good night to your INNOCENT children or family every night, it would cost $300 a month- while in prison !!
Any way to make money off of inmates and their familys I guess...
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That’s a real man , someone who admits his mistakes glad he’s changing it if he’s sincere that’s the question
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I can see the upside and downside of this. Anything too costly these days means less visits. However a chance to visit with more loved ones at once via video is good.
Preventing in person visits in prisons in my point of view is ridiculous 👎🏽
U live a crime free life because u see more value in tea(pleasant life) the bad guys see the-m3 selfs as justice or godly (which books right) till they get caught then everyone gets them on the right page....
Project 2025 people they don't want you to see the abuse!!!
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The visit is an important part of the rehabilitation , big time, but i can see they can save a bunch of money by not needing the guards help on visit days. HERES THE IMPORTANT PART: HOW MUCH IS GONNA COST EACH CALL?, THEY ALREADY CHARGE A FORTUNE FOR REGULAR PHONE CALLS
Noticeably more, they will make money off of this.
I manage to not go to jail in my 25 years, try not to break the law so u dont have to deal with this mess!!
This is worng
If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime there’s things you just have to own up to
@@antoniobabb1938 thats a big gray line.
We are supposed to be correcting them and making them isolated from family sure wont help…
They call the correction facilities…
Should be call 1900poorpeoplepen
If an inmate can't keep in contact with their family while incarcerated, they are to not have a strong support system when they get released. Making the chances of ending up back in prison way higher, which we as taxpayers all pay for.
😂don't commit the the crime if you can't do the time!!!
A lot of Americans have nothing but time.
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I dont like this. Humans need positive touch, presence and interaction ito recover.
Dont go to jail. Period. How hard os it to follow the law?
Hey yall
I think children need to see and hug their moms and dads regardless Not only that isn't it supposed to be innocent until proven guilty if you're in there like this lady and you just can't afford to bond out because of an accusation you are still innocent until proven guilty in a court of law therefore you should be given exceptions. This is county lockup because she couldn't afford bail and they are holding her until the trial and as I stated in this country it's supposed to be your totally innocent until proven guilty in a court of law therefore you should be able to see your children
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Don't go to jail. Simple
Im glad to see one man admit his mistakes, but it was cruel from the git go.
FOR PROFIT legal system = FOR PROFIT prison system = USA represents only 4% of the world population
while simultaneously 25% of the entire global incarcerated citizens - see where this is going ?
The phone calls are disrespectful to the families; and unsafe for shorter inmates; I don't know if you have different laws regarding milk crates, but one of their intended uses is *NOT* #StepStool (even though millions of us use them for that purpose, an injury is on us). With those *PROVIDED* for the inmates, the prison could well be facing a legal challenge when someone falls off and breaks a bone. 🤨🤔🤷♀️
This a cruel system. I wish family members and friends would show more emphy for the mental ill and substance abuse user homeless people. Criminal behavior starts at home.
Lol
Dont go to jail.
Its not your fault that your parents are each others brother and sister.
Vote Trump for no tax on tips
Don't go to jail
Like you have a choice, remember going to jail does not mean you have been found guilty of a crime you may spend years in jail just to have the charges dropped.
God don't like ugly, I wouldn't worry about jail
You are a sad none compassionate person who contribute to the pain suffering and sadness that dominates the human condition, what that policy does is create sad lonely angry children who rebel and may go on to commit more crime and so the cycle continues. Treating people with compassion makes the world a better place for everyone.
There is always a choice.@@rooster1012
@@rooster1012that’s just the few
Profiting from incarceration is abominable.
You dont how it feels unless you been there❤😢 corruption in are Justice system are hurting are youngest
are and our are different words with different meanings, learn them and use them correctly please.
Oh shut up. Don't break the law. Period
"For profit prisons" ... $$$
That’s wild
Greed need
The jail is public property. If the public objects they can force change at city hall meetings.
There are consequences to your actions.
Like when the people who are each others brother and sister decided to create you.
@@user-wt5bf4rw7eblue voter, eh? Tough week for you with the debate, I’ll give you a pass. Take care 😘
@@alandbs329 An imbecile, eh? Tough life for you with your parents being each others brother and sister. I'll give you a pass. Take care
My version actually makes sense. 🤔
Sounds like cruel and unusual punishment.
What about people that don't have internet? I guess they don't get to visit their loved ones if they are in jail. I have multiple relatives that don't have internet.
All greed only getting worse
Greed has no problem showing its face.
Once it's paid for the bene's are Obvious - no need to pay someone search visitors for contraband - far less contraband getting in, no security needed for when visitors get irate at inmates etc
Humans are social beings.
They get enough inside prison. These are criminals. Not supposed to be babied.
Moral of the story: Stay out of jail in the first place
Thanks Joe Biden
We have been complaining about the high cost of jail costs for over 20 years. The whole system is a money machine for For-Profit incarceration institutions!
Unbelievable how disgusting our country has become.
Capitalism
And you all still don't believe the Bible. Keep observing. -- "The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil"
Easy solution ...stay outta jail. But the expense to families is criminal as well. A phone call doesnt cost 37 bucks.
Keeps smuggling down
calls should be free but limited to behavior... Hugs are Very necessary for Kids... : )
Prisoners or not that's inhumane and a Human right violation.
It's not a human right to have in person visit. If you want to get technical commissary is a luxury and not a right. Bread and water.
@michaelshirhall1831 just because that's how you feel don't mean your right
@@jessietoney8919 name the law or constitutional amendment that gives prisoners the right to have in person visits. I'll wait.
@michaelshirhall1831 never said there was... but it is internationally recognized as a form of cruel and unusual punishment to keep people in solitary confinement as of last year... this is borderline walking that trail. I can understand for violent offenders that are a danger to others but this is no fair for non violent offenders
That is disgusting!!!!! And is he high?
Daddy is in jail who's your father
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I don't care about criminals