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The Benefits of a Virtual Visitation System for Inmates

Posted on August 23, 2013 by admin

Inmate visitation system

When a person gets incarcerated in a prison, they still retain prisoner visitation rights. Inmate visitation rights are vital to the psychological well-being, as well as the eventual rehabilitation, of any prisoner. Having regular visits from friends and family can help the inmate to maintain a healthy psychological disposition. This is why all prisons allow their inmates at least four hours of visitation time each month. Given that the total population of prison inmates as of May 2013 was 218,171, these visits have the ability to cause many administration and safety issues. Luckily, inmate visitation systems have evolved with the times, and there are many services that provide virtual visitation systems.

Virtual visitation systems provide many benefits to anybody that would like to visit an inmate, as well as to the inmate themselves and the prison itself. Video visitation systems reduce administrative issues as well as provide for a safer visiting environment for any visitors. Given the benefits of virtual visitation systems, it is surprising that not every prison is using them.

The benefits to the prison itself are numerous. First and foremost, a virtual visitation system can lead to a safer work environment for all prison staff. Additionally, virtual visitation systems make it much easier for the prison staff to conduct visits, reducing the amount of manpower needed to supervise prisoners by reducing the movement of inmates. And since prisoners are not interacting directly with visitors, prison video visitation greatly reduces the amount of contraband that enters a facility.

But the benefits of a virtual visitation system do not only extend to the prison, the prisoner and their family are also greatly benefited by its use. Prisoners who make use of a virtual visitation system will benefit from more frequent visits and a stronger support system, because visiting is now much easier. Family and friends no longer have to worry about travel expenses. And many prisons place no limits on the amount of visitors one can have when using a virtual visitation system, so it is possible for an inmate to have a visit with their entire family.

Every possible inmate visitor can benefit from a virtual visitation system, as attorney, judges, and clergy will also appreciate the opportunity to do their jobs without danger or hassle. Attorneys especially can benefit from a virtual visitation system as it can help to reduce travel costs and increase billable hours.

5 thoughts on “The Benefits of a Virtual Visitation System for Inmates”

  1. Greg Thompson says:
    March 10, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Who cares about prisoners getting visits? They committed a crime, and now they have had their rights taken away. They shouldn’t be given the privilege of regular visits.

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  2. Grace Gardner says:
    April 10, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    Who cares about prisoners getting visits? They committed a crime, and now they have had their rights taken away. They shouldn’t be given the privilege of regular visits.

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  3. Bill King says:
    May 10, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    Who cares about prisoners getting visits? They committed a crime, and now they have had their rights taken away. They shouldn’t be given the privilege of regular visits.

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  4. Leon Hale says:
    June 9, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Who cares about prisoners getting visits? They committed a crime, and now they have had their rights taken away. They shouldn’t be given the privilege of regular visits.

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  5. Milton Rivera says:
    July 9, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    Who cares about prisoners getting visits? They committed a crime, and now they have had their rights taken away. They shouldn’t be given the privilege of regular visits.

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