Illinoise Prison Talk – Information Center

WHO WE ARE

Welcome to ILLINOIS PRISON TALK – A Family Support resource and Information Center for those interacting with the Illinois Department of Corrections. IPT members are comprised of family/friends of inmates, prison reform activists, ex-offenders, prisoner rights advocates and others interested in the well-being of Illinois prisoners. We encourage open discussion in comments below every post but please be tolerant of other’s opinions. This website is protected by Copyright 2006-2021. All rights reserved. There are some private resources that require registration, please register. Are you into playing games? Go to the pachinko gratis. There is the best offer for you!

Our resource covers the following topics and provides the following information

LOCKDOWN STATUS – ILLINOIS STATE PRISONS

Up-to-date lockdown status for all Illinois prisons

ILLINOIS INMATE LOCATOR – SEARCH FOR IDOC INMATES

SEARCH FOR ILLINOIS INMATES HERE

Search the Illinois Department of Corrections Inmate Database

NATIONWIDE INMATE LOCATOR (ALL 50 STATES) – FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS INMATE LOCATOR

SEARCH NATIONWIDE INMATE DATABASES

Search for inmates in all 50 States and the District of Columbia

ILLINOIS PRISON INFORMATION – GENERAL CATEGORY

  • GETTING STARTED….When a Loved One Enters the IDOC

    Step by step pointers to understanding the process – ‘what do I do first?’ Q & A about Reception and Classification
  • VINE NOTIFICATION (Victim Information Notification Everyday)

    Register to receive inmate transfer, release notification
  • HOW TO CONTACT IDOC Offices, DISTRICT DIRECTORS, PRISON REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS (PRB)

    To contact IDOC offices, District Directors, FAQ’s
  • ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES -DHS

    Services to help children and families at this difficult time of incarceration.

ILLINOIS PRISON TALK MEDIA CENTER

Stateville Speaks On-Line, Prison Publication’s, Media News Stories

  • “STATEVILLE SPEAKS” NEWSLETTER

    Newsletter published with inmate input
  • ILLINOIS PRISON NEWS

    Current media stories, Press releases and Comments
  • CORRECTIONS NEWS AROUND THE NATION

    Current news articles in the field of Corrections and prison news across the US
  • PRISON PUBLICATIONS

    Links to Prison publications, see Stateville Speaks above

ILLINOIS INMATE ART GALLERY (ARTWORK)

Stunning artwork created by inmates. All mediums featured: paintings, drawings, tattoos ~ discussion topics

ILLINOIS PRISON PHONE SYSTEM, MAILING REGULATIONS, INMATE TRUST ACCOUNTS

  • SETTING UP ILLINOIS PRISON PHONE SERVICE – FAQ’s

    All Illinois prisons use mandatory accounts for inmate calls – Securus Technologies
  • SENDING MAIL, BOOKS, MUSIC, PHOTOS TO ILLINOIS INMATES

    Information regarding the mailing of letters, packages, recorded music to IDOC facilities
  • INMATE TRUST ACCOUNTS

    How to put ‘money on the books’ for IDOC inmates – money orders, Western Union, commissary
  • BOOKS TO INMATES

    Services, organizations providing books to prisoners – ordering info
  • BUS SERVICES TO ILLINOIS PRISONS

    Transportation services available to Illinois Prisons

INDIVIDUAL ILLINOIS PRISON PROFILES – Visiting, Directions, Facility Specific Information

  • VISITING ILLINOIS PRISONS

    IDOC Visiting rules, tips, discussions

  • INDIVIDUAL PRISON PROFILES (Includes Cook County Jail)

    Prison specific information for each IDOC facility – visiting hours, address, rules, summary of each

  • IDOC BOOT CAMPS

  • ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTERS – (IYC’s)

    Information about Illinois’ eight youth centers

  • ILLINOIS ADULT TRANSISTIONS CENTER – (ATC’S)

    Information about Illinois’ eight Adult transition centers

ILLINOIS PRISON PHOTOGRAPHS, STATE MAP OF PRISONS

  • “PRISON BREAK” PHOTO COLLECTION

    Photos of Old Joliet State Prison – setting for filming of TV Series “Prison Break”

  • STATE MAP OF PRISONS

    Illinois Map locating all DOC facilities and Federal Camps

LAWS AND LEGISLATION, ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES, IDOC DISCIPLINARY CODE/POLICIES

  • LEGAL RESOURCES, LEGAL HELP, LINKS

    Links to legal aid, forms, resources, publications, organizations
  • PENDING LEGISLATION, COURT RULINGS

    New legislation, court rulings, proposed legislation
  • ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES

    Links to Compiled Statutes- reference material
  • IDOC POLICY CHANGES

    Updated Policy changes and Directives

INMATE ISSUES – DEATH PENALTY, PAROLE, TRANSFERS, SENTENCING, INTERSTATE COMPACT AGREEMENT, VETERAN BENEFITS

  • SENTENCING

    All Sentencing Topics (except figuring ‘Good Time’)

  • SENTENCE CREDIT – CLEMENCY – EXPUNGEMENT

    How to figure inmate good time, earlier release – sample Clemency petition/guidelines

  • PAROLE/RE-ENTRY

    Information Pertaining to Parole and Re-entry Services

  • IDOC INMATE TRANSFERS

    Information and discussion – transferring from facilities

  • DEATH PENALTY & ‘LWOP’ TOPICS

    Death Penalty, Moratorium, Life Without Parole, Execution Discussions

  • JUVENILE JUSTICE ISSUES

    Discussion and information board for juvenile justice issues

  • WOMEN INMATE ISSUES

    Topics related to the special needs of women prisoners

  • INTERSTATE COMPACT AGREEMENT FOR OFFENDING ADULTS

    Transferring Parolees to Other States – Link to text of complete interstate agreement

  • US VETERAN’S BENEFITS

    Services and Benefits Available to Incarcerated Veterans and Parolees – moderated by Veteran member

PRISON ACTIVISM AND ADVOCACY

  • VICTIMS FOR PAROLE

    Victims supporting parole, please share your stories

  • PRISON ACTIVISM/ACTIVITIES

    There are many fine groups working to better our prisons. Please post information regarding Prison actiivism in this forum