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
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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
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“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
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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
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VISITING ILLINOIS PRISONS
IDOC Visiting rules, tips, discussions
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INDIVIDUAL PRISON PROFILES (Includes Cook County Jail)
Prison specific information for each IDOC facility – visiting hours, address, rules, summary of each
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IDOC BOOT CAMPS
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ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTERS – (IYC’s)
Information about Illinois’ eight youth centers
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ILLINOIS ADULT TRANSISTIONS CENTER – (ATC’S)
Information about Illinois’ eight Adult transition centers
ILLINOIS PRISON PHOTOGRAPHS, STATE MAP OF PRISONS
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“PRISON BREAK” PHOTO COLLECTION
Photos of Old Joliet State Prison – setting for filming of TV Series “Prison Break”
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STATE MAP OF PRISONS
Illinois Map locating all DOC facilities and Federal Camps
LAWS AND LEGISLATION, ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES, IDOC DISCIPLINARY CODE/POLICIES
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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
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SENTENCING
All Sentencing Topics (except figuring ‘Good Time’)
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SENTENCE CREDIT – CLEMENCY – EXPUNGEMENT
How to figure inmate good time, earlier release – sample Clemency petition/guidelines
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PAROLE/RE-ENTRY
Information Pertaining to Parole and Re-entry Services
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IDOC INMATE TRANSFERS
Information and discussion – transferring from facilities
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DEATH PENALTY & ‘LWOP’ TOPICS
Death Penalty, Moratorium, Life Without Parole, Execution Discussions
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JUVENILE JUSTICE ISSUES
Discussion and information board for juvenile justice issues
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WOMEN INMATE ISSUES
Topics related to the special needs of women prisoners
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INTERSTATE COMPACT AGREEMENT FOR OFFENDING ADULTS
Transferring Parolees to Other States – Link to text of complete interstate agreement
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US VETERAN’S BENEFITS
Services and Benefits Available to Incarcerated Veterans and Parolees – moderated by Veteran member
PRISON ACTIVISM AND ADVOCACY
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VICTIMS FOR PAROLE
Victims supporting parole, please share your stories
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PRISON ACTIVISM/ACTIVITIES
There are many fine groups working to better our prisons. Please post information regarding Prison actiivism in this forum