Prison Talk http://www.prisontalk.com/forums en Fri, 24 May 2013 03:08:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/pto/misc/rss.jpg Prison Talk http://www.prisontalk.com/forums California -- Male / 48 / White / Photo http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642080&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 02:41:19 GMT This pen-pal request is for my son’s celly. In 2008 he lost his lady which has made the last few years the most difficult for Jeff. Needless to say, Jeff misses the visits, letters and companionship that he was accustom too. His mother is able to visit once a year which he really appreciates, “Thank God for Moms”.

... and I have to add... despite his current situation this man has an awesome outlook on life!

Please, if anyone has the heart to reach out to this wonderful man it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for taking the time to view his profile…

My name is Jeffrey Thompson. I’m originally from beautiful Southern California, “Ontario” but now reside in this beach front gated community in Soledad, CA. I’m 48 years young, 6’, 205 lbs, blue eyes and blonde/grey hair. I have a great sense of humor and more than a few tattoos. I have been incarcerated for the last 27 years and come up for parole in a couple years. I enjoy exercising, country music, and writing and I’m always open to new perspectives. I have used the later and better part of my time looking within, evaluating my values, goals and beliefs. One of the most standout discoveries I’ve noted is that we all have worth. In fact, we are all just one small adjustment from making our lives work. I look forward to responding to any and all who care to write.

JEFF THOMPSON D59327
CTF NORTH LB-334U
PO BOX 705
SOLEDAD CA 93960-0705
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ˇJeff a couple of years back, in dorm
ˇJeff and his mother
ˇJeff and his cousin
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]]> Prison Pen-Pal Ads - AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA sherylsdtp http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642080 Should I stick with him? I need advice... http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642079&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 02:33:38 GMT Hello everyone, This is my first post and I am so nervous about talking about my situation I just need some feedabck from people that understand... Hello everyone,

This is my first post and I am so nervous about talking about my situation I just need some feedabck from people that understand what I am going through.

I met my friend on an interracial dating website. We chatted and even talked on the phone. He told me he had a checkered past and would tell me about it once we got to know each other. We are from very different backgroumds but I found his presonality refreshing and we had great convos. Long story short, I went on vacation out of the country and when i got back I got a message from his friend that he had been incarcerated. I was shocked! He called me a few days later and stated that he had been on parole and had violated and wouldn't be able to come home for 2 years. I was crushed.

I kept asking questions from his friend and I became very suspicious. I finally googled him and found out that he had been convicted of a violent crime many years ago and had been incarcerated from that time! My head was spinning, I coyldnt understand how he contacted me in the first place. I confronted his friend and was never responded to. I wrote him a letter since I found out his address and blasted him.

I didn't hear anything back for 4 months until his friend texted me and told me that I didn't have the whole story and that my friend would tell me the truth. He ended up calling me and telling me the details...he is and was incarcerated the whole time and wanted me to get to know him without knowing of his crime because he thought I was beautiful and didnt want to scare me off. He apologized and even sent me a book about a prisoner finding redemption and turning his life around with the love of a good woman. I had developed feelings for this man so I forgave him.

So this is where we are at today and why I am so conflicted about the relationship...it has been 9 months and my friend has never asked me for a dime and said he never will. He even offered to help me out if I ever needed anything. He was calling eveyday once we started talking again but had to stop because his security level was changed (for the better). He writes me about twice a month now and tells me that he wants a relationship and wants to marry me once he gets home. It's hard for me to believe him because we are different races and he has told me that because of prison politics it would be better that I do not come visit because he could have serious conflict with other inmates if they saw him with me.

I have major trust issues and I have called things off because of my issues before. He never pushed me but would just write me and tell me how he felt. He seems to care about me, but I just don't see how any of this could be real if we have never even met (we have sent many pictures of each other to each other). I am a well educated woman, independent, with a great profession. I am overweight and I hear that many incarcerated men prey uopn fat woman thinking that they will do things for them because of low self esteem, which is not the case with me and I told him that. He says he just wants to provide for me when he gets home, not use me in any way. I have never been in a situation like this before. Am I being a sucker and wasting my time? I don't want to date anyone else and I want to wait for him (he will be released late next year), but I also don't want to waste my time. I told him I want a family and another baby and he agreed, but I am fast approaching 40. Can I please get some feedback on this matter? I would really appreciate it!

PBW ]]> Met While Incarcerated PBW1122 http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642079 Minor consent form? http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642078&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 02:12:58 GMT i dont even know if im doin this right but does anyone know if the minor consent form has to be from centinela or can it just be any type of minor... i dont even know if im doin this right but does anyone know if the minor consent form has to be from centinela or can it just be any type of minor consent form... please if someone can let me know cuz its a 7 1/2 hr trip from here and I dont wanna get all the way there & get refused cuz i dont have the right form... thanx ]]> Centinela State Prison (CEN) - California DEES_LUVLEE http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642078 Leaving state employment http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642077&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 02:09:39 GMT As of 6-11-13 I will be leaving TDCJ service to work for the railroad. I will still have connections regarding changes in policy and will continue to... As of 6-11-13 I will be leaving TDCJ service to work for the railroad. I will still have connections regarding changes in policy and will continue to share knowledge of agency policies/guidelines. I will be making slightly more starting out than what I am making after 11 yrs with TDCJ. I wish you all well. ]]> Texas Member Introductions TDCJ hand http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642077 Forrest City Ark http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642076&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 02:03:10 GMT Does anyone have any information on any of the Forrest City Facilities, visiting room,...indoor and outdoor?? Thanks! Does anyone have any information on any of the Forrest City Facilities, visiting room,...indoor and outdoor??

Thanks!
 ]]> Other Federal Prisons Sadajaz http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642076 Support please... sorry a lil long http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642075&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:55:17 GMT Hi ladies, I am trying to not be as heart broken as I feel and also trying to be sensitive to the fact that some of the wonderful women on PTO may... Hi ladies,

I am trying to not be as heart broken as I feel and also trying to be sensitive to the fact that some of the wonderful women on PTO may never have their loved one home or have a very long time to wait. I know that any length of time away from our LO is excruciating, please bear with me.

My soon to be husband (slated to marry 7/6/13 ;) ) just got denied for a petition to which the parole board could have amended his TPD which is slated for November 2015. We knew going into this that it could very well be denied and i accepted his TPD back in October when they told him he would be released in Nov 2015, I am in it no matter what. My frustration is that I feel like the DOC or at least the parole board has no sense of consideration that they are literally playing with people's lives and don't seem to give a shit. This petition that he submitted, is allowed for inmates to do to show their own progress 6 months after the parole board saw them to show them what they have done in a positive way that would make the parole board reconsider their decision. They can do it 6 months since the last hearing then every year if it is denied etc. Well here is the thing, my baby got a 3 year date which is pretty unheard of...normally they only do that if they require them to take a program/ change pathway etc before getting released. With my LO the only thing they said at his parole hearing was to take a grief and loss class AFTER HE GOT OUT while on parole because of his daughter (that he had when he was 16 and very close to) and her mother had been killed in a car accident 3 years earlier and they felt he needed to "work through that". So basically they told him to sit on his ass for three years and then once released he needed to take grief and loss, what a joke! Anyways...he started working with a counselor outside of the prison I had found for him and by letters and phone calls on the subject and bought self-help books and started writing about the experience...which he has never done, he never talks to anyone about his daughter other than me. So when he submitted this petition he also had a letter from his counselor verifying his work with him and talking about his progress and that he would continue to work with him once released. Also...he has taken every class/program and facilitated counseling classes on cognition for inmates with positive reviews of the staff for the last 10 years.

It just blows my mind that it was just denied like that and they let random people out left right and center with far more heinous crimes. I feel so beat down, we do everything we can and it depends if they had their Starbucks or not that day...they play with people's lives and it is unfair.

Sorry, again I am trying to be sensitive and positive because I know at least he has a date and my hearts are with the men and women who aren't as fortunate, I am not trying to whine. I just get so frustrated sometimes and don't understand what the whole point is when you are trying to do everything right and it doesn't matter.

Thanks for listening :( ]]> tinabeana4321 http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642075 Advice on how a family member can help a love one in prison. http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642074&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:51:26 GMT Well, this is my first post, I don't know how I will start this, I guess I will start with a question. My question is what can I or my bf that is at SCI Greene Pa prison do to get an interstate transfer to a another state. I appreciate any information on this issue. Thank you. ]]> General Prison Talk nautica80 http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642074 New Securus Greeting http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642072&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:31:18 GMT Has anyone noticed or heard the addition to the introduction? Has anyone noticed or heard the addition to the introduction? ]]> tcheatham http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642072 Garza East Lockdown is over as of today 5/23/13 http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642071&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:52:41 GMT :)Hubby was able to call today... lockdown is over....I am so excited to visit him tomorrow.....Yay!!!!!:dance: :)Hubby was able to call today... lockdown is over....I am so excited to visit him tomorrow.....Yay!!!!!:dance: ]]> TDCJ Prison Lock-Down Status jade7538 http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642071 TMP and release dates. http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642070&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:48:29 GMT How far out do inmates get an actual release date when paroling out? My LO has a TMP for Sept of this year. When speaking to the parole board they... How far out do inmates get an actual release date when paroling out? My LO has a TMP for Sept of this year. When speaking to the parole board they tell me it is 9/30/13. I asked if that was his actual release date and was told no, that when an inmate is given a TPM the date is always set for the end of the month. Today I was told that the PB does not start setting release date for Sept UNTIL Sept, which does not make sense to me as I see plenty of people doing countdowns 100 days out. Can anyone give me any info on this subject. So tired of getting the run around by the PB!! ]]> http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642070 Graduation Ceremony... http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642069&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:39:11 GMT Has anyone ever been to one?

How does it work?

What's it all about....?

Im going on June 19th...

ive been to regular visits every weekend but im curious as to what goes on during these ceremonys.. ]]> Arizona State Prison Complex - Tucson medina1024 http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642069 How Does the Release Process Work in NCDOC? http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642068&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:38:05 GMT I'm going to call the institution where my friend is, but thought I might get a quicker answer here. My friend's release date is 16 June 2013, which is a Sunday. I will be the one picking him up and I have a few questions that I hope someone on here can answer for me. First, I live approximately 5 hours from the institution where he is located...am I to assume that I will have to drive to the facility where he is to get him or does the DOC transport him back to the county where he was convicted? Secondly, his release date is on a Sunday. Does the DOC release prisoners 7 days a week or will he get out the Friday or Saturday before or the Monday after his release date? What time are the prisoners released...anytime on the date of release or 12:01 AM or noon? Lastly, my friend was transferred from a SC facility to a NC county jail then to the NCDOC, so I don't think he has any street clothes. Does the NCDOC provide him with street clothes or do I need to take some for him to change into? I know these seem like stupid questions, but I'm just trying to go ahead and make plans. If it makes any difference, he's from Rutherford County and he is a prisoner at the Odom Correctional Institution in Northampton County. Thanks for everyone's help in advance! ]]> North Carolina General Prison Talk USMaleNC http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642068 Who do I call in Albany? http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642067&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:22:03 GMT Ok I'm not really sure where I should post this so of it's in the wrong spot I'm sorry. But my question is who do I contact in Albany about things going on in a nys prison?? Brief history... My fiancé had a run in with a co while in county. Well he just so happened to get placed in the prison that this co works at also. The day he got there they told him before he leaves he will get his ass beat... Well they are constantly doing things to him like on visits he calls him up to the front of the room at least a few times to tell him he's doing something wrong (which he never has done anything) they are constantly threatening him, smashed his tv, then to top it all off got him fired from his job. Just a lot of craziness but he wants me to call his counselor tomorrow and call Albany (but I'm not really sure who exactly to contact of whatever) along with writing letters. If anyone has ever been in this situation and could help me at all I'd really appreciate it!! Definately has me stressed out right now!! ]]> New York State General Prison Talk Klj2019 http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642067 Board member abigail callejas removed? http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642066&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:18:00 GMT michigan doc parole board member rumor is she was removed from board any truth to that? thanks michigan doc parole board member rumor is she was removed from board any truth to that?
thanks ]]> WLWMICHIGAN http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642066 <![CDATA[Ever have a time when you just can't write?]]> http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642065&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:10:25 GMT So my man has been gone for 6 months now, and I have always been good about writing him at least one letter per week. And he has been good about... So my man has been gone for 6 months now, and I have always been good about writing him at least one letter per week. And he has been good about writing consistently as well. I love getting his letters - I'm always so excited when I see one in my box, and I open it right away! But lately I have been feeling just extra down, and found that I haven't been able to bring myself to write in about two weeks. A lot of exciting stuff has been happening for me lately - graduated from college, bought my first car, etc. - and I have been really sad that he can't be here for it all. And somehow I have become really apathetic and depressed even though all this exciting stuff is happening. So much that I can't even pick up the pen to write. All I keep thinking about is how much I wish he was here to go through all this stuff with me. :( Anyway, my question is that does anybody ever go through a time when you just can't bring yourself to write? Thanks ladies - can't wait to hear feedback cuz this is my first post. ]]> GPT Phones, Mail, and Visitation Discussions beeka0812 http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642065