What's new, and what is coming to our web community. Administrative notices and information.

Sub-Forums: PTO POLICIES / RULES

Please stop by and introduce yourself and share your story with others in the Prison Talk Online community!

Dedicated to regional/national PTO get-togethers and conferences.

Discussion, submission and suggestions for PrisonTalk's Quarterly Newsletter.

Post all petitions here.

Information & Discussions about current Natural Disasters affecting prisons and PTO members and/or their Family & Friends.

What's going on? How to become involved.

This forum is dedicated to the memory of one of our most loyal members; Elsa Punzi. Send Birthday & Holiday cards to inmates!

Sub-Forums: Inmate Card Projects Private Forum

Post info (IF it doesn't belong in another PTO forum) about the prison system, prisoner support, criminal justice, etc., that you learn firsthand, through the media, from an inmate, or any other source. News can be local, state, Federal, or int'l.

Ask questions, get opinions, and find resources on dealing with criminal justice legal issues, appeals, and more..

Discuss and learn about pending legislation or changes in laws that affect various prisons and institutions

Are you having problems locating someone in jail or prison? Place your missing person ad in this forum, as well as find out what resources & techniques others are using to find loved ones in the system.

Dealing with INS and other related issues.

News and information relating to domestic violence in general. Please post here if you don't see a sub-forums that fits better.

Dedicated to Native American prisoners and their loved ones.

A war against drugs, or against families?

For those whose lives have been touched by addiction to drugs, alcohol or otherwise. For addicts and those who care about them.

Sub-Forums: Drug & Alcohol Testimonies and Success Stories, Prisoner Addiction Resources, Friends & Families of Addicts

Everything about getting married in prison or jail. Notices, pictures, questions, stories, what to expect.

Prison Health Care.. Medical, medications and all that go with it related to health care in the prison system...

Pleae use this forum for all mental health related issues dealing with the prison system.

Living with it, inside prison and out in the world.

Does your issue not fit into another forum? Post it here. Find support, answers and assistance.

Sub-Forums: GPT Phones, Mail, and Visitation Discussions

For everyone who has a husband, boyfriend or male partner incarcerated.

For everyone who has a wife, girlfriend, or female partner incarcerated.

For anyone that has a same sex partner, family member, friend or Pen Pal in prison that is Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgendered.

This forum is for all those - family, friends, spouses, wives, husbands, significant others, brothers, sisters, parents, and children - who lost a loved one or friend while incarcerated.

This forum is about discussing your thoughts, feelings and issues now that you and your incarcerated (or formerly incarcerated) loved one are no longer together. (This forum is NOT for bashing - please read the rules before posting.)

Were you introduced by a friend or family member after he/she was incarcerated? Did you meet as Pen Pals? This Forum is for you!

For the parents of prisoners

Sub-Forums: PWCIP - Introductions, The Parents Forum Lounge

For the Parent left behind with children AND for the Children that have a parent inside. Discussion of unique challenges facing this group!

For Adult Children, brothers and sisters of prisoners

For the grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins of inmates.

Discussion of everything related to minors in the criminal justice system: juvenile detention, courts, rights, and family support.

Discuss the issues of having a violent offender as part of your life. Please keep in mind that some of us are married to violent offenders. Please remember that these offenders are human, and as such, can change... just like anyone else.

For those whose loved one is serving a life sentence.

For those whose loved one is serving 10+ years.

Discussions relating to inmates on Death Row / facing capital punishment in the United States and abroad that don't fit into any of the other forums

General and State Specific questions/answers about Death Row - mail & more - whatever you need to know can probably be found here!

This forum is to post upcoming scheduled executions, stays, etc.

Tributes to those who have been executed or died whilst on Death Row.

Dedicated to those who are facing incarceration. What to expect; what you can do to prepare; Q&A's; support.

Please share stories about your loved one now they are home.

Dedicated to all issues related to prisoner education.

Having problems (or need info) with Probation, Parole or Community Corrections & Supervision?? Lets talk about it here.

Finding post-incarceration employment can be an almost monumental task. Find tips, job offers and stories from those of us that have experienced it first hand.

Dedicated to discussions about our loved ones that are coming home soon. Discussions here should not fit any other category.

Sub-Forums: The Countdown

Share information, research, and personal experiences.

Share information here about support networks and programs available to prisoners who are returning home.

Please share your coming-home success stories here.

The general Ex-Offender discussion forum. If you have done time, this forum is for you.

Post all letters, stories and information from inmates and ex-convicts here. Share their perspective with the rest of us who have not been on the inside.

Let's talk about the good things that happen in prison. The correctional officers that have helped us, etc.

Topics and Conversations dealing with the U.S. Federal Prison System - Federal Bureau of Prisons (B.O.P.)

Sub-Forums: Federal General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Federal System News, Events and Legal Issues, Federal Prison Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Federal Prison Self Surrendering Information, Federal Probation, Supervised Release, Halfway House and Community Supervision, Welcome Home From Federal Prison, Federal Prisons

This forum is dedicated to those who have a loved one in a military prison, or dealing with the military legal system (UCMJ).

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Alabama - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Alabama General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Alabama Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Alabama Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Alabama Parole, Probation & Release, Alabama Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Alaska - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, Visitation, Phones, News & Information, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Arizona - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Arizona General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Arizona Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Arizona Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail Discussions, Arizona Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service, Arizona Prisons & Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Arkansas - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Arkansas General Prison Talk, Introductions and Chit Chat, Arkansas News & Events, Arkansas Prison & Jail – Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Arkansas Parole, Probation & Release, Arkansas Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of California - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: California General Prison Talk, California Member Introductions & Bull in Session Lounge, California Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events + 3 Strikes, CDCR - What You Need to Know, California Legal Help, California Parole, Probation & Release, California Prison-Specific Forums

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Colorado - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Colorado General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Colorado Prison & Jail – Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Colorado Parole, Probation & Release, Colorado Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Connecticut - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Connecticut General Prison Talk, Connecticut Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Connecticut Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Connecticut Prison and Jail Specific Discussions, Connecticut Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Delaware - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, Visitation, Phones, mail, News & Information, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Florida - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Florida General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Florida News & Events, FLDOC - What You Need to Know, Florida Parole, Probation & Release, Florida Legal Information, Florida Prisons & Jails

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Georgia - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Georgia General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Georgia Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Georgia Prison and Jail Specific Discussions, Georgia Prison & Jail – Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Georgia Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Hawaii - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Idaho - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Illinois - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Illinois General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Illinois Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Illinois Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Illinois Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service, Illinois Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Indiana - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Indiana General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Indiana Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Indiana Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Indiana Prison and Jail Specific Discussions, Indiana Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Iowa - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, visitation, mail, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Iowa - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, visitation, mail, etc

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Kentucky - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Kentucky General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Kentucky Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Kentucky Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Kentucky Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service, Kentucky Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Louisiana - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Louisiana General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Louisiana Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Louisiana Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Louisiana Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service, Louisiana Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Maine - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, Visitation & Phones, mail and more

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Maryland - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Maryland General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Maryland Prison & Legal News, Info & Events, Maryland Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Maryland Parole, Probation, Work Release, Halfway Houses & Community Service, Maryland Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Massachusetts - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Massachusetts General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Massachusetts Prison & Legal News & Events, Massachusetts Parole, Probation, Halfway House and Community Service, Massachusetts Prison Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Massachusetts Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Michigan - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Michigan General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Michigan Prison and Legal News & Events, Michigan Prison Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Michigan Parole, Probation, Halfway Houses, Employment, etc., Michigan Prison & Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Minnesota - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Minnesota General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, Minnesota Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Minnesota Parole, Probation & Release, Minnesota Prison & Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Mississippi - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Mississippi General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Mississippi Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Mississippi Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Mississippi Probation, Parole, ERS, ISP, & ICC, Mississippi Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Missouri - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Missouri General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Missouri Prison & Criminal Justice News, Legislation & Events, Missouri Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Missouri Parole, Probation, Pre-Release & Release, Missouri Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Montana - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, Prison Visitation, Prison Mail & Phones, News & Information, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Nebraska - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, Visitation & Phones, mail and more

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Nevada - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Nevada General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Nevada Prison & Legal News, Info & Events, Nevada Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Nevada Parole, Probation, Work Release, Halfway Houses & Community Service, Nevada Prison and Jail Specific Discussions + Lock Down Info

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of New Hampshire - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, Visitation & Phones, mail and more

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of New Jersey - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: New Jersey General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, New Jersey Prison & Legal News, Info & Events, New Jersey Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, New Jersey Parole, Probation, Halfway House, Community Service, etc., New Jersey Prison and Jail Specific Discussions + Lock Down Status

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of New Mexico Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, Visitation & Phones, mail and more

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of New York - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: New York General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, New York Prison News & Events, New York Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, New York Parole, Probation & Release, New York Legal Information, New York Prisons & Jails

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of North Carolina - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: North Carolina General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, North Carolina Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, North Carolina Parole, Probation & Release, North Carolina Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of North Dakota Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, Prison Visitation, mail, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Ohio - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Ohio General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Ohio Prison & Legal News, Info & Events, Ohio Prison Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Ohio Parole, Probation, Work Release, Halfway Houses & Community Service, Ohio Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Oklahoma - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Oklahoma General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, Oklahoma Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Oklahoma Parole, Probation, Work Release, Halfway Houses & Community Service, Oklahoma Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Oregon - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Oregon General Prison Talk, Introductions & Chit Chat, Oregon Prison & Legal News, Info & Events, Oregon Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Oregon Parole, Probation, Work Release, Halfway Houses & Community Service, Oregon Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Pennsylvania - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Pennsylvania General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, Pennsylvania Visitation, Prison Phones, Packages & Mail, Pennsylvania Parole, Probation, Work Release, Halfway Houses & Community Service, Pennsylvania Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Rhode Island - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, visitation, mail, parole, probation, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of South Carolina - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: South Carolina General Prison Talk, Introductions and Chit Chat, South Carolina News & Events, South Carolina Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, South Carolina Parole, Probation & Release, South Carolina Prison and Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of South Dakota - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, Prison Visitation, Prison Mail & Phones, News & Information, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Tennessee - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Tennessee General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, Tennessee Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Tennessee Prison and Jail Specific Discussions, Tennessee Parole, Probation & Release

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Texas - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Texas General Prison Talk, Texas Member Introductions & Lone Star Lounge, Texas Prison & Criminal Justice News & Events, Texas Prison and Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Texas Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service, Texas Legal News & Information, Texas Prison and Jail Specific Discussions + Lock Down Status

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Utah - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, Visitation, Mail ,News & Information, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Vermont - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, Prison Visitation, mail, etc.

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Virginia - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Virginia General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, Virginia Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Virginia Prison and Jail Specific Discussions + Lock Down Info, Virginia Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Washington - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Washington General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, Washington Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Washington Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service, Washington Prisons & Jail Specific Discussions

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of West Virginia - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: West Virginia General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, West Virginia Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, West Virginia Prison and Jail Specific Discussions, West Virginia Parole, Probation & Release

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Wisconsin - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Sub-Forums: Wisconsin General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, Wisconsin Prison & Jail Visitation, Phones, Packages & Mail, Wisconsin Prison and Jail Specific Discussions, Wisconsin Parole, Probation, Work Release & Community Service

Topics and conversations dealing with the State of Wyoming - Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice System, Prisoner & Family Support, News & Information, etc.

Discussions and Information about African and Middle Eastern Prisons, Jails, the Criminal Justice System, etc.

Discussions and Information about Asia and Pacific-region Prisons, Jails, the Criminal Justice System, etc.

Discussions and Information about Australia and New Zealand Prisons, Jails, the Criminal Justice System, etc.

Sub-Forums: Australia/ NZ General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, Australia & New Zealand Prison & Jail Discussions, Australia/NZ Parole, Probation & Release Forum

General discussion forum for Canada. Come in and discuss issues in the justice system as well as your own personal issues.

Sub-Forums: Canada - General Prison Talk, News, Introductions & Chit Chat, Canada Prisons & Jails Visitation, Phones, Packages & mail, Canada Parole, Probation & Legal Information

Prison, Jail and Criminal Justice discussions in relation to European countries.

Discussions and Information about South and Central American and Caribbean Prisons, Jails, the Criminal Justice System, etc.

General discussion forum for the UK. Come in and discuss issues in the British justice/prison system as well as your own personal issues.

General talk about prison pen-pals. Please do not place ads in this forum!

Prison Pen-pal ads for inmates incarcerated in the United States and around the world.

Come in... put your feet up and relax... talk about anything non-prison related! Hobbies, Books, Technical and Do it Yourself, Travel and more.

Post all Body Art and Artistic + Photographic works in this forum

News and discussion on all things to do with crime and/or the court system.

Discuss college and continuing education.

Man of us have furry (or other) loved ones at home with us. Please use this forum to talk about anything and everything relating to them, hobbies relating to them, etc.

Share your original poems here.

Sub-Forums: Hurricane Rita Forums, Hurricane Katrina Disaster Forum, Support & Reform Organizations, The Club House, Welcome to the 1st PTO Baby Shower, PTO v2 Discussion, Interracial Relationships & the Prison System

All questions & information concerning Hurricane Irma can be posted here, both prison-related and non-prison-related.