How to contact an inmate at Correctional Facilities - Inmate Help (2024)

Correctional Facilities inmate search

To contact a person start by searching for the person on the facility website. Perform a search by following these steps:

• Step 1: Enter their first name and last name into the search form and click "Search"
• Step 2: Locate their inmate record
• Step 3: Write down their Inmate ID and any housing information provided

Important! Be sure to enter the persons full name. Nicknames should not be used.

After finding the person you are looking for you can then create a messaging account to send letters and photos.

How to message an inmate

You can use your phone or computer to send emails letters, and photos to an inmate. Messages are sent electronically to inmate tablets or kiosks at the facility. If you would like to send an message, start by searching for an inmate at Correctional Facilities .

Sending Photos and Postcards

A great way to send love and support to loved one at Correctional Facilities is to send photos and postcards. It only takes a few minutes to send photos from your phone and it makes a huge difference. You can also mail postcards with words of support and inspiration, or design your own postcard for special moments like birthdays and holidays.

Important! Be sure not to send any explicit photos or they may not be approved by the facility. You can also use a photo printing app like Penmate to make sure your photos are printed at the correct size (4x6 or 3x5) and are mailed according to the rules and regulations of Correctional Facilities.

Frequently asked questions about Correctional Facilities

1. How long does it take to deliver a message?

   If you're sending an email message your letter is usually delivered within 24-48 hours. For messages sent via mail you should expect delivery within 3-7 days. All messages will need be approved by Correctional Facilities.

2. How much does it cost to send a message to Correctional Facilities?

   You can send a message free using your phone or mail a message via USPS for the price of a $0.60 stamp and envelope. You can also purchase credits or e-stamps from services starting at $1.99.

3. What services can I use to contact an inmate at Correctional Facilities?

   Penmate

   You can use Penmate to send letters and photos to an inmate from your phone. It's a easy way to stay in touch during your loved one's incarceration. Use the inmate locator to find an inmate's location and contact information, then you can send messages within a few minutes.

   Securus messaging

   Securus may be another option for communicating with an inmate at Correctional Facilities. You can create a friends and family account and purchase credits to send messages. All messages will be reviewed and must be approved by the facility.

   JPay

   Some county jails and state prisons may support for sending messages with JPay. You must register an account with the system, find your loved one, and purchase stamps to send messages. For some locations you can also attach photos.

   Smart Jail Mail

   You may also check if Smart Jail Mail is available at Correctional Facilities. Smart Jail Mail is operated by Smart Communications and has contracted with some state and county jails. After purchasing credits, your messages and photos are sent to the facility, printed out, and then handed out to your loved one.

4. What is the mailing address of Correctional Facilities?

   Mailing address:

   Correctional Facilities
   1300 E 4th Ave
   Anchorage , AK 99501
   (907) 269-0900

Overview of Correctional Facilities

Correctional facilities are establishments that provide punishment and detention for offenders of the law. Their purpose is to deprive freedom of individuals and work towards rehabilitation and reformation of their behavior. Correctional facilities can vary significantly depending on the level of severity of the imprisonment and rehabilitation aims. Depending on their design, correctional facilities may encourage education, skill-building sessions, healthcare services, psychiatric care, leisure hours, religious service stalls, etc.

Many people mistaken correalmrectional facilities as jails. While that is partly right, parole advocates often claim looking at prison structure, grade, period/length of stays, access to illness/testing refuge, supervision plonits merits recognizing distinctions between penitentiaries, psycho-active/reab clinics, inspection organizations.

What services are provided by Correctional Facilities?

Correctional Facilities in Alaska provide a wide range of programs and services for the rehabilitation of inmates. These services are aimed at reducing recidivism, improving the lives of the inmates and helping them to become more productive members of the society.

One of the primary programs provided by correctional facilities is educational programs. Inmates are offered educational opportunities that range from adult basic literacy to advanced qualifications such as vocational or college degrees. The facility ensures a balance between academics, vocational and technological training and encourages every offender to participate in educational opportunities. Mentoring, counseling, and guidance services are integral towards transitioning students into appropriate educational and vocational pathways as well. The facility also coordinates partnerships ensuring very soft vocations and professional development trainings.

They also provide various intensive treatment programs for drug addiction and mental health support for overwhelmed inmates with outstanding diagnoses or detecting positive as a newcomer regarding drug dealings and indulgence. Instead, the improvement Program's concerns support healthier choices suited towards correcting the erratic behavior of these inmate circ*mstances. The programs aim at empowering inmates to improve themselves, cease substance misuse, smart reasoning choices, and efficient coping mechanisms. Blankets range from but not limited to sleep schedules workshops, case mapping databases, coping skills implementation methods, and SMART.

Others include societal emphasis to garner in civic engagement as every facet. It's initiated, implemented to desired advances attained. From decreasing voluntary prison, advocating for correctional rehabilitation to inmates parleying the stress this leads upon their families. It promote growth ethics in society, committal deeds that glorify captivity, enhances public education, emotional intelligence, international participation and support, stress depression management in events, reengaging former record owners, and finally citizenship repatriation of private individuals.

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