5 Resources for the Families of Incarcerated People
Few things in life are more stressful than seeing a loved one go to jail. The criminal justice system is obviously tough on incarcerated people, but their families suffer too– especially young children. Without proper support, it’s easy to slip into despair and confusion. Unfortunately, Texas has an exceptionally high incarceration rate of 891 per 100,000 people. Many of these inmates’ families are negatively affected. Fortunately, there are numerous resources available to help inmates’ families…
Avoid Texas Jails’ Horrible Conditions With Houston Bail Bonds
American jails have never been applauded for the quality of their facilities, but over the past year, the sometimes inhumane conditions in Texas jails have been illuminated. The Covid-19 pandemic and extreme winter weather this year made it clear that the state doesn’t have an adequate infrastructure to house incarcerated individuals under inclement circumstances. Overcrowding and lack of sanitation equipment allowed the Coronavirus to run rampant through detention centers. Winter Storm Uri left inmates shivering…