Folsom package program cut back

Now here at Folsom the administration is implementing a new quarterly package program. Starting October 1st we will no longer be allowed to receive quarterly packages sent from our families but rather we will have to purchase a pre-prepared package from a CDC approved vendor. This is yet another tactic perpetrated by the administration to exploit the so-called underclass of society. I know the numerous CDC staff have stock in these approved vendors. In addition to that, the restitution fund was increased from 22% to 33%; the thing about it is neither my county nor victim are seeing a penny that is taken from me. Everything we once had is being taken. Here is a list of changes that have taken place: weights taken, family visits for lifers, grooming standards implemented and enforced, vendor sent quarterly packages instead of family sent, no frontal nudity photos or books, only rear shots, all appliances must be see through and that will be provided by CDC controlled vendors.

In ad-seg here a prisoner is not allowed to receive any of his stationary or cosmetics even if they meet security standards.

- a California prisoner, September 2003