The Covid-19 Pandemic in Minnesota’s Jails
On January 5, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported that the first round of Minnesota’s department of corrections prison inmates received the newest Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. The story didn’t lay out a plan for vaccinations to reach those in Minnesota’s county jails. Additionally, the state health department’s website offers scarce information about when the vaccine […]

Supporting the Parents, and The Children, When an Arrest is Involved
Your spouse or child’s other parent gets arrested. Or maybe you’re now the guardian of a child whose parent is in jail. The situation is traumatic for your child, it’s traumatic for you and it’s traumatic for the other parent. With the child left in your care, you hardly have time to process the situation […]

Holiday Dos and Don’ts for What to Send the Inmate You Love
What kind of holiday gifts can I send to my loved one in jail? If someone you love is in jail this holiday season, chances are, you’re both struggling. Your loved one in jail just wants their freedom. Which means you just want the joy of seeing your loved one around the Christmas tree or […]

How to Support your Loved One in Jail
How can I support my loved one in jail? Going to jail is no one’s dream, and yet for many, it becomes reality. Whether it’s your spouse, child, best friend or romantic partner, you shouldn’t be ashamed of your loved one for their incarceration. This is the time to show them your love and support, […]

Public Defender or Private Attorney?
If you are arrested, one of the first things you need to do is arrange your legal representation. Without a lawyer by your side to guide you, there are many ways you can incriminate yourself, hurt your case, and even risk extending your sentence. But knowing you need a lawyer is very different from knowing […]
