10 INSANE things people do in PR1S0N

[@bierce716]

Here in Indiana, there's a prison I volunteer at that has a program where they take greyhounds from racetracks and rehabilitate them into pets that can be adopted out. It's the most sought after program in the prison.

[@katharinar.4463]

The great thing with animals is, that they don’t judge you, they don’t care what you did in your past. And their love is unconditional.

[@maddigrace9535]

That’s amazing

[@thesourgirl]

I have a rescue Greyhound. She is my anxiety girl. We help each other. I have other furries. She loves dressing up. Omg. I love her.

[@Azby64]

Oh yes that's right, we do have that don't we. It always warms my heart to see any programs like that. Pained souls caring for and bringing new life to each other are top goals.

[@barbie3139]

that is fantastic, bet it works!

[@IceNixie0102]

The bug-pet thing is the cutest, sweetest, saddest thing I've heard in a minute. That is somehow more sad and humanizing than all the shocking stories combined. I love it so much.

[@Chelseabee55]

I love the programs that allow inmates to have cats. Our shelters are overrun with cats who need a place to live, having them being taken care of by inmates who have earned the right to have them would be helpful for everyone

[@lorisreality8681]

As long as they are not violent offenders that get to take care of them as rewards. I mean, I have met violent men that, if they just have a bad day, wouldn't hesitate to harm or kill a 🙀. No need to put animals in danger.

[@denisepiper3769]

Can you drink water whenever?

[@pembrokelove]

Jesus fucking Christ. That fucking thing about the “air tray” hurts me in my soul. I worked in prisons but as a nurse, and the guards fucking hated the medical staff. I was accused of giving “special treatment“ to an inmate, as well as being in a sexual relationship with him in spite of being a lesbian who is married to a woman, because I committed the gross sin of… Giving him his pain medication as scheduled following surgery.

[@SpicyLimon4723]

I know right? So sad

[@debrarogers9142]

Why is it so hard to find your tshirts ? I still can't find merchandise button

[@princessaur]

Unfortunately there's a lot of people who believe inmates deserve absolutely no compassion and should just be left to rot. It's disgusting.

[@ronderulijkummar7453]

PLEASE DON'T SAY THAT. IT'S BLASPHEMY. LEAVE JESUS OUT OF YOUR CURSING . IT'S VERY OFFENSIVE AND RUDE. THAT'S AS BAD AS TAKING THE LORD'S NAME IN VAIN. I DON'T HAVE A CLOSED MIND OR AM I A PRUDE. I AM A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN WOMAN . I WON'T APOLOGIZE FOR MY BELIEFS AND CONVICTIONS. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@readingfrenzy3818]

@@ronderulijkummar7453 your beliefs are YOURS....please don't project them upon others.

[@jessicaculp3829]

From one Jessica in recovery to another... You are such an inspiration!

[@jfinney225]

same here! and same to you as well ms. culp! we gotta inspire each other!

[@HornyIndianMan]

Fat

[@kylieroth2326]

The creating family thing to me seems completely logical. Needing a family especially if your life is so rough that you had to make choices to get put in prison. That seems totally logical.

[@CHloE748]

Also pretty wholesome

[@vanessab.6682]

When you said, "People in prison like to watch prison shows, I don't understand why", I thought maybe it's the same as when some of us were in school, and were bullied, and then came home and watched movies or shows about bullying. I guess it just makes you feel like at least you are not the only one in that situation.

[@reginaphalange4182]

I admire you so much. I've had my sobriety for 3 years now. Thank you for having the bravery and selflessness to share your knowledge with everyone.

[@katharinar.4463]

Congrats to you👍🏻 three years is a long time, you can be fucking proud of yourself. Wishing you all the best for your future 💜Katy

[@reginaphalange4182]

@@katharinar.4463 Thank You, Katy! That's so kind. I appreciate the support🙂

[@alyssadana5011]

Congrats that’s so awesome!! it’s a battle!! Xxxx

[@reginaphalange4182]

@@alyssadana5011 Thank You! Yes, it certainly feels like it.

[@jeffjones4654]

Are you doing better, Jessica? I'm rooting for you.

[@pukeachu]

She's now hooked up with another ex-con, who's a rapper with a face full of tats. Not doing well obviously

[@matthewbarry2079]

“Florida should be a Netflix series” Yup the entire state LOL

[@pinkgiraffe378]

Solitary confinement really just sounds like something that should absolutely just not be allowed. No one should have to go through that.

[@thedopesickshow]

A LOT of guys got “the pearl” where I was at! One guy went to the hospital, he didn’t stop bleeding!

[@mrvincentjackson]

Jessica, I am also finishing my Bachelor's degree in Communications (started it in prison) and of the 10 things you mentioned I observed all but number 2 and now I'm glad I never did. In regards to number 3, the snitching on I/M's in state and private prisons is ABSOLUTELY accurate and I had a cellmate who was transferred from federal who got a few months off his time for doing what you described.

[@sallyconnolly7874]

The first one about jail programmes... Never me sat in a psychiatric segregation cell binge watching jess 😂 love You jess you help my recovery so much xx

[@lynncrf]

So sorry you had to go through that!

[@sallyconnolly7874]

@@lynncrf thank you, unfortunately here in the U.K if you are in a psychiatric ward, they over use seclusion as a punishment rather than a method of care x

[@lynncrf]

@@sallyconnolly7874 I am so sorry. Segregation should only ever be used for extremely short periods when a person is physically extremely dangerous. Like it should be incredibly rare. ♥️♥️

[@nedsanders]

Hi Jessica, new subscriber here and I love your channel. I worked in a state prison food service for several years and eventually became the director and I loved most aspects of the job so very much. One thing I learned early is that everyone deserves respect and let me tell you that the inmates in my prison were very respectful towards me because I treated them like human beings. I went out of my way to try and make the food the best that we possibly could. Of course that is difficult to do when you are limited by the administration. I made sure that the inmates always got at least what they were supposed to get which is way more than what most people did for them. I encouraged the inmate workers to take pride in their work and you could really see a difference with the food there as opposed to other prisons. I was always the type of person that would get in there and help and show the inmates that I was no better than them and was not above helping them when things went wrong. Just before I left the prison the inmates would literally start applauding when I would walk in a room and thank me for making their meals a little more edible. It was amazing and also sad to know that most other employees didn't care. Honestly it didn't take that much effort. I really wish they would use prison as a true rehabilitation instead of some sort of miserable punishment. There are a lot of good people that just need another chance or someone to care. In the end I left the prison because I refused to serve food that was out of date or improperly stored and I also wouldn't lie and take food items away from the inmate meals. Plus there was a lot of political corruption.

[@alyssadana5011]

❤️❤️

[@bretmaples]

Former CO here. I think what you're doing is awesome and has the potential to reach many, not just the recovery community. Thank you!

[@elisaxsimmons]

I'd 1000% be doing the pet bug thing, God forbid haha

[@JessicaKent]

I get it 😜🐞🐝

[@brendaleelydon]

Heck, my kid has an actual pet (kittie) & she and her friends still try to keep bug pets (worms, caterpillars, moths, butterflies, etc) out here in the free world! 😄

[@elisabethopp1]

I LOVE YOUR MAKEUP

[@JusticeXXX]

I've seen one of those dominoes things in person one time & it freaked me out until he told me what it was. I've told other people that they apparently do that in prison & nobody knew what I was talking about so thank you for bringing that up that people actually do that 😅😅😅

[@1776rights]

But why, why do they put them on themselves what does it do

[@GNS_Waffles]

@@1776rights my hubby told me inmates were telling all the cos, to do it because it brings them "pleasure."

[@amandamarklandyoga]

I was looking for a comment about the prison penile implants. When she said, “top…bottom…top…?” I was looking at my screen saying “Top!!!” Though technically one could put a domino implant anywhere on the shaft. 🤔 Idiots with penises do this thinking it’s like a built in co*k ring and do it “for the ladies.” 🤢 Like, an implant on your member will not make up for a shitty personality, nor can we actually feel one while being penetrated. Shows how little these fools know about female anatomy. I have seen one in real life, and felt it before I saw it and it freaked me out. I immediately knew what it was and could tell it was a ‘homemade’ implant due to how hard the implant felt v. professional implants which are usually made of teflon or silicone. I just immediately knew it was a homemade prison di*ck implant and it grossed me out knowing how unhygienic that process is. The skin of the shaft is so thin that you can feel the composition of what the implant is made of. This one clearly had the hard, solid but lightweight feel of a chess piece or domino.

[@amandamarklandyoga]

@@1776rights it’s intended to provide heightened arousal to a sexual partner. Like a tiny plastic heart is going to make up for being terrible in bed or improve a mediocre performance. 😆 What’s even funnier is that vaginas and female pleasure don’t work that way. The fact this has actually become a “thing” and that men admit to doing this in a filthy prison cell is beyond me.

[@sarahstrain6041]

Hey Jess! I love your channel, you were such a comfort to me when I went to rehab last year and wound up being admitted to the hospital instead bc I was pregnant. I was terrified, bc not only was I an addict I had a case pending and hearing your progress gave me hope. Thank you!! I’m now a mom to a healthy and amazing 4 month old and couldn’t be more in love, I’ve been clean since that day I found out!

[@polly1088]

When I spend some time at a psychiatric clinic I also experienced the family thing. It was sooooo common to have a clinic-mom, a clinic-sister, grandpa, grandma, etc

[@toxicnena]

trying to keep any kind of bug/mouse pet is actually so wholesome 🤣

[@SillyLibby6160]

Unrelated but you are GORGEOUS girl!!! Your makeup looks sooo good too!! 😍😍

[@a.harrington1634]

Always thankful for all you share. Can't wait to watch!

[@michaelstanley9143]

Great video. Didn't want it to end. You're an awesome KZbinr, and the time and effort you put into it is valued and therefore worth it.

[@elisabethopp1]

is there going to be another update on your recent struggles? i hope ur doing ok and i am very proud of u

[@jfinney225]

....a fence..... 😂 i just love that THAT was included with 8yrs, kids, house, and dogs! you're adorable!

[@charlesbutler4646]

You are such a natural media talent. And you keep getting better all the time.

[@pembrokelove]

I have never laughed so hard as when she went on the tangent about the beard hair. She did not respond so viscerally to anything in the prison as she did to her man’s messes. 😂😂😂

[@insatiableme333]

Girl! The wooden gun instance was John Dillinger from my home state where I was locked up in indiana! Hahaha! He is infamous (as is the state for the incompetent jail staffing), and there IS a movie on Netflix about it starring none other than the headlining topic of news himself today, Johnny Depp 😂 Crazzzzyyy

[@alyssadana5011]

No way haha

[@breakingaustin]

Holy.. you might legit be the prettiest girl I've ever seen! I have a similar history in the UK, substance abuse and incarceration.. but I have 3 years under my belt and work in a youth program! Well done for turning things around, so many of us don't get the opportunity

[@lovemyjayde3441]

Definitely the prettiest girl I've ever seen...lol. Also clean 3 years now.

[@Mkspokes]

She’s a stunner! 🥰

[@paigestuart1515]

I feel like prisoners watching prison shows is like how a lot of addicts will watch intervention. That’s how it’s been from my perspective anyways🤷‍♀️

[@JessicaKent]

Maybe! I hate that show 😬 but I get it!

[@paigestuart1515]

@@JessicaKent yeah I am an ex-addict as well and I’ve always liked that show. I actually liked watching it more when I was still using but a lot of my addict friends have said the same thing lol. It’s definitely strange tho😂

[@adamburdt8794]

As an addict (Former?) I watch intervention. Its a rough watch for me. I see so much of myself in them.

[@kathleengivant-taylor2277]

@@adamburdt8794 yup agree

[@katharinar.4463]

I totally agree, I’m chronically sick and I love to watch medical shows. I’m interested in medical stuff since I was a little girl, before I got so sick. Maybe that’s why I love those shows. But I have been to so many different hospitals and every time Grey’s anatomy was on, 95% of the patients were extremely exited. And often we would watch it a few other patients all trying to fit into one small room. I still don’t know why that’s a thing, but I find it extremely interesting, that you could see the same thing in other groups of people…

[@jfinney225]

obviously making or having tattoo equipment in prison is contraband, BUT are there any consequences for inmates who GET the tattoos? like if a CO notices new ink on someone, are there write ups or solitary as a consequence?

[@JessicaKent]

Yes! We go to solitary confinement. All tattoos are documented when you arrive. So, staff can pull up your file and prove the tattoo in question is new. They typically only care .. If they can tell its fresh / healing .. bc that means there is a tat machine on the unit.

[@natashaw401]

@@JessicaKent wow neat info but still crazy they look for new tats

[@andrewramsdale]

@@natashaw401 it’s a health risk when it’s a prison tat cuz u don’t know if they just made the needle or if it’s been used before I know some people make multiple tattoo Machines I don’t know if they make multiple needles and if I riot happens a tattoo needle can and well be used

[@ashleysims4281]

They might see you nakey but maybe get it in not noticeable areas? And not huge tats small ones?

[@FlickeringEmber]

I was going to ask the exact same thing!

[@bxstar5276]

These “insane” all point to the basic needs of humanity. The contact, animals, expression it’s really touching the resourcefulness

[@matthewbarry2079]

Thanks for helping me stay sober my fellow Chicagoan 🥰✨🥹

[@elorahancock3581]

Hey Jess! I’ve been dying for this video! Lots of 💜💜💜 to your and the girls!

[@georgetaylor5482]

Jess you look very bright and cheery tonight, hope all is well, can you do another cooking video, really like those ones, you guys made some good stuff.

[@CHloE748]

The whole creating a family thing is kind of wholesome

[@yeebler]

This is one of my fave list vids of yours now! So interesting. I actually shed a tear at the bug part. That's very sweet

[@minnymouse243]

How is Jason? Can you make another story time with him? Why did he stop his videos on his KZbin channels? Also how is Hollywood? Will there be a video with her as well? Wishing all of you, Robby and Reece included, health and blessings!! 💖💖💖💖

[@TinaMarie1984]

“Bowl with lid” 😂😂 It gets me laughing every damn time you say it!! LOL I don’t know why it’s so incredibly funny to me.

[@morganbarfield108]

Recovering addict here 🙋🏼‍♀️ and I never understood snitching.. like if I get caught doing something illegal, I was in the wrong, why in the hell would I bring someone else down with me? For no damn reason? Mad weird.

[@opiatebank]

when ur being lied to and saying ur doing 10 years. after 3 months ur squawking. prisons are now a training ground for snitching

[@SpitfireLionheart]

Would be interested to see Jessica's opinion on HMP Wakefield in England; nicknamed Monster Mansion. An "inspiration" for Hannibal Lecture, and his clear cell too, is incarcerated at Wakefield. Hope all is well 🙏

[@HollehMae]

I remember as a student I had a lot of patients from Wakefield - was definitely an experience!

[@yeebler]

I am a few streets away from Wakefield prison. Wild place, I can hear the dogs barking on the compound on a morning when there are no cars around.

[@SpitfireLionheart]

@@yeebler I can imagine the locals are grateful for the high level security that surrounds the prison!

[@SpitfireLionheart]

@@HollehMae that must have been quite the experience! Though also useful; a neighbour worked at Broadmoor as a psychologist, and he found it difficult but the work also taught him a great deal about the "criminal mind" and the factors - and prior abuse - which creates some of those that commit the horrendous crimes.

[@justtotallygorgeous]

Oh lord I lived near Wakefield!

[@sydneyconstant03]

I needed a video from you today, thank you so much Jess

[@davidcoleman7441]

You know what has been your whole life it’s hard to give up you friends and so all the people who rely on you give me some hope

[@thedopesickshow]

I also saw a tongue SAWED IN HALF with dental floss. They pierced the tongue with a sewing needle with dental floss in it, and used the floss to saw the tongue in half because the floss went around the veins rather than cut them like a blade would. The aftercare was Vaseline on each independent side of the tongue.

[@spacelasertech8359]

*SCREAMS*

[@thedopesickshow]

@@spacelasertech8359 check me out, I started 2 months ago and just broke 1000 yesterday!

[@0seve291]

YIKES 😱

[@mariet202]

I absolutely love her!! thank you for sharing your stories 🤍

[@lanaleigh424]

makeup on fleckk!! i love you

[@tommusselman1798]

Thank you Jessica my money supply is short but l do love and support you.

[@poppycrew7013]

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful day.

[@JessicaKent]

First 👑 🙂

[@poppycrew7013]

@@JessicaKent haha.... also, my actual 1st, first. 😊 Have an amazing week girl! 💗

[@Brazenly_Brittany]

The pet thing made me laugh cause at the prison near me, theres wild kittens an cats, cause people dumped some out there years ago, an uh the amount of guys that find a way to tame one of these kittens an teach them to climb into their cell thru the window (its only opens a very small gap) so they legit have pet cats 😂 an the cats just roam the yards… they own it 😂

[@andreafederica654]

It may be like how high schoolers like watching shows about high school/ we like things that relate to our experiences

[@fitzgerald434]

love your videos and hearing your stories! Im subscribing!

[@ldmassey]

Welcome to the ride or die crew. You'll love it here!

[@alyssadana5011]

I did jail time 7 years ago with a woman who was 70 and everyone called her grandma. She died of an od the night she got out :/ but her son was in there and her daughter and granddaughter. So they were all really family which was cool but sad obv but we all were like wait are they really related or is this like you said prison family? But I get it people need the connection. ❤️❤️

[@FrackMeister]

I can just imagine in a male prison "Yo! There's a rabbit out here bro!" "Bro where" "AYO THERE'S A RABBIT OUT HERE" and all the male inmates trying to see the cute little bunny just minding it's business LMAO

[@rachel_daniels]

Jess, have you ever done a video on the day you got out of prison? If not, I’d definitely be interested in hearing about that process.

[@grantlowe8382]

Wow they also do the Bod Mod in Oz too!! Glad it's just not a weird Ozzy thing lol Everymorning my celly would be crawling on the floor looking for his marble that popped out in his sleep!! Awesome asusal Jess🌷

[@ReisigSeeds]

Inmates making families and having pets shows how social people are. These are the most sane things on the list.

[@reginaphalange4182]

Wow. That's a very good point! Well said.

[@alliebrewer4229]

I had a bunkie who kept hard boiled eggs (once a week for breakfast, Friday and it was the best day) as friends. Drew faces on them, had conversations. It was insane. And gross cause they stayed too long despite my protests.

[@alyssadana5011]

Omgggg lol

[@ALLIE742]

The first one is actually completely normal, and definitely not insane, it’s pretty common with anything…I have anorexia and a lot of us watch shows or documentary’s about Eating Disorder recovery treatment centre while in an inpatient unit or before they go or after they come home, and normal people to it with just about anything, getting a tattoo? Watch videos of people getting tattoos, going to a new grocery store? People watch videos of others grocery shopping, some of these are super reasonable!! And totally no insane at all

[@ashleyphillips3043]

EVERYTHING CRAZY HAPPENS IN FLORIDA!! Should definitely be a Netflix Series.

[@lizette6908]

I love the additional "fence" inclusion after you mention what your family looks like 😂😂😂

[@Sourpatch90]

Everytime I have been in county they love watching, intervention, cops, food channel and prison shows. I always thought the same thing 🤔

[@catherinegallagher1101]

Hey Jessica Kent .love after lock up is good on KZbin .its about prisoners getting out of prison and have relationships with people when locked up then they get out it’s a lot of drama but I love it

[@amandagalarza3392]

I live in Florida and yes!!! We need our own Netflix show. Shit be crazy down here. Also HI Jess 👋👋!!

[@jacquelinereadinger1990]

There should be more programs that involve bringing in therapy pets to prisons at least once a week. It would help so many different factors, especially the intense build up of emotions and learning how to build simple HEALTHY which is key* relationships.

[@MrTmenzo]

Thank you for protecting and leaving alone the yard rabbits 👍

[@dan_mer]

I was a political prisoner in my youth in the 90s. Since I was claustrophobic, they had to keep me sedated the whole time I was in prison. There wasn't a moment I was conscious. I had bed sores when I got out and they let me go because they didn't know what to do with me. They just threw me out of the prison in the middle of the night. If anyone put me back in a tiny cell even for an hour, I think I'd end myself.

[@isapu1948]

5:40 This one is about feeling in control in a situation where you have little of it.

[@ClockworkWriter]

I'm pretty proud to say I'm probably one of the very few who has still never seen Tiger King. And I never will.

[@SpicyLimon4723]

Lol same 😂😂😂😂

[@staceyevans4737]

Great Video! Hope all is well❤️

[@PrettyGhostX]

I get why prisoners like prison shows, you can relate. When I was active in my addiction I used to watch addiction documentary and Cops because you could relate so I get why they watch prison shows

[@tonirobinson2389]

Every time you say "cup with lid" or "bowl with lid" I can't stop laughing

[@auzangelful]

Wow, I was shocked at prison snitching. Here in Australia we call it "lagging" and this is definitely a no no in prison. Whatever the situation Aussie prisoners do not lag on another inmate. You actually get beat up for that!

[@justtotallygorgeous]

You look so good in this video!

[@winterburden]

Thanks Jess.

[@brookecalnan3761]

The only place you lost me was…put the dishes in the sink instead of beside the sink. I HATE having to unload the sink full of dishes to sort and fill up the soapy sink.

[@lianne_5165]

My coworker was an ex-con, she said they always watched Charmed and I loved that 😂 but also made me kinda sad, I could understand mental state of wanting escapism and fantasizing of having powers in a situation where you’re powerless

[@joannaazar7396]

I’m watching. NewJersey 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lilliewestmoreland9875]

I love these

[@PaintedDog]

I hated having court shows on while in county

[@Kekeliz]

I love ur nails and ur lipstick u look gorgeous today I was so happy when I got the notification that u uploaded a video today

[@abdallaha92]

Number 1 absolutely killed me. Although if I was a prison guard, I certainly wouldn't want y'all watching Prison Break or Mayor of Kingstown

[@Fizzcrank]

I did 13 years on the installment plan. One Summer I kept a Blackwidow spider as a pet. It made an egg sack. When it hatched I was able to sell the babies. Nice hustle.

[@stephaniemiller2018]

"cup with lid" gets me every time😅

[@joyceparra3185]

Jess I love watching ur channel ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kevinbalogh3978]

Jess yous a bad ass chica .did time in ny prison it's amazing how similar most state prison are except we still have cigarettes on commissary gotta love the Attica riots

[@alyssahamlett]

Lucky men's prison always gets way more shit then women cause they'll stick together n riot...women dont

[@MrsTran-ix4hk]

Love your eye makeup!💕💕I wish I had those skills🤣 😭

[@catherinegallagher1101]

Hi I’m here I noticed you videos on fb .i live in uk Scotland .you are funny and I get you have had you troubles but least you out of prison now and in you beautiful girls life .well done on staying sober too

[@Mel.H_]

Hi Jess great video!

[@chyglowesthetics]

The way you went “we’re all thinking it” 🤣🤣🤣

[@angelaharris1112]

I didn't ever get that when I was in!! Snitches get stitches That's whacked! I saw that happen too!? I heard about the domino!! I'm all for tatts, but not body modifications! Yes, the pets are gross! Your makeup is gorgeous! It is horrible. I was a grandma to many!

[@hannahcochrane3974]

Love you jess!

[@MommaMiller-02]

Also love you girl you’re super inspiring ❤️

[@emeraldocean7885]

For the first one is it like they don’t want to remind themselves of life outside of prison so prison isn’t more mentally/emotionally hard? Could it be a coping mechanism to above shows about the outside world?

[@boognewsnetwork7620]

Yooooo! La Kaneka! They use dice too.

[@rachelle6593]

Here in Canada, its 'banaco' smoking banana peels. Girl I know made a 'toy' with the cleaning (rubber) gloves stuffed with tampons.

[@pembrokelove]

Oh my gosh, I know I already commented a couple times but right there at the end when you started talking about how if they’re not doing weird shit with coffee and commissary items and there’s probably drugs, I literally went “now this bitch is dry snitching“, and then you said the same thing. Ahhhhhh!

[@Sandland113]

Jessica you sound like a friend of mine from Connecticut. She doesn't want to come here to Florida because she thinks we're crazy & she fears Animals!

[@tammybushnell6920]

Jessica, please do a video of the things to do before going to prison. For example, dental care 💯 done.