TOP 10 MOST RIDICULOUS PRISON RULES ENFORCED

[@JessicaKent]

The new background is not a green screen. I painted my wall and added a neon sign with my name. I then changed my DLSR camera settings to blur the background. I can't back up or zoom out without losng depth of field..or the blurring affect. It did take a lot of time and effort but if you guys really don't like it, I can go back to using the brick. No worries at all ❤🙂

[@alanadezao4213]

I think it looks really good! It’s a nice change from the brick. Honestly, use whichever background you want! After all it’s your channel :) ❤️

[@kimcottrell6571]

I say keep what you like. ❤️ we are here for you and we should all respect your preferences as an artist too.

[@MoonLight-dn3jf]

It looks nice

[@admiralbutt]

Where's that prison pearl video, Jess!

[@oriananicole1046]

I GASPED! I loooovveee iiittttt

[@meljstephan]

I used to be a social worker working with incarcerated parents and the COs wouldn't let me bring them photos of their kid, so I started including a "photo update" with their monthly court paperwork for DCS. The judge approved it. It was black and white and grainy, but a lot of them thanked me because COs couldn't refuse them their court paperwork.

[@deborahgate965]

That's awesome that u did that!

[@firstmkb]

Smart!

[@keramiroberts6695]

That's so awesome x

[@appalachiancat]

Social workers truly can make a difference. That's awesome. :)

[@bonniepaora8664]

You're an angel

[@ajax3748]

Before I started watching you I was so ignorant. I was of the mindset that addiction was something that could just be stopped. Watching your videos has really opened my eyes as to just how stupid I was to think that. Thank you for all you've done

[@laurac86]

Thank you for understanding. As addicts we are so often looked down upon, misunderstood and almost blamed for our addiction which in the end doesn’t help us 😊

[@ajax3748]

@@laurac86 🙏🙏

[@PunkLifeMama]

Thank you for being a part of the change!! We’re breaking this stigma.

[@jengarc77]

Thank you from a recovering addict. Addiction has so many facets, especially considering that there are so many different types of addiction. You can't just put it down if you are an addict.

[@emilyinspace2255]

@@laurac86 thank you from a recovering addict. I'm glad people are realizing. ❤️❤️

[@ladykukla6194]

Today, the 17th is my 4th year anniversary of getting sober. Thats all... felt like sharing!

[@deborahgate965]

Congratulations

[@FranklinPierce1852]

Congratulations 🎈🎈🎈

[@willowsliquideyeliner7537]

Good job! I’m so proud of you!

[@ONE.Music.]

Congratulations!!! So proud of you!

[@AMI-qv2wc]

Congratulations!! :D

[@krisb294]

The tampon/pad issue drives me crazy. I can easily bleed through a postpartum pad (not just an overnight one, but the ultra absorbent postpartum ones) within 1-2hrs on my day-1. There are surely inmates currently in the system that have a cycles like mine and that's not fair to anyone (not the poor inmate or those around them).

[@brittany.harden]

My roommate has endometriosis and just had a cycle that lasted 72 days

[@xchelseareads]

Prison: Here's `100 pointless rules for your "safety" Also prison: we will not provide you with medical care hmmmmm

[@crossroadskeeper347]

Yep. Sounds about right.

[@misseselise3864]

prison: here’s 100 pointless rules for your “safety” also prisons: *refuses to fire COs for raping inmates*

[@DozerfleetProd]

That same incompetence exists on the outs now too. Can't visit a sick loved one in the hospital, because of co-fungus-exosome. But she doesn't even have it; she has Huntington's, which is not a contagious disease! Yet...they will strip away her physical therapy, so the state can redirect that funding toward putting poison gas in the ventilators to kill grandma off faster, while pointing a finger at you and calling you a "grandma killer" if you don't follow the retarded arrows on the floor at Wal-Mart! Where they tell you the suffocation devices "work," but the bank still won't open the lobby to you except by appointment only! Where eating indoors is okay at Wal-Mart, but not okay at some privately-owned restaurant, because the "virus" magically knows to attack only at the private business, but never at the big-box store that is friendly to Big Pharma and Big Government! And if the friend with Huntington's dies without her therapy? Oh well! And you can't even come and collect her body; because of some "virus" that she never even had, and can't spread even if she did have it, because she's dead! The prison-industrial complex is just a covert way to market actual Mussolini-style fascism to America. And when they saw that Americans were largely willing to tolerate it in that setting, they started infiltrating the schools with it. And when there wasn't a violent revolution over that, they started making it mainstream in Big Pharma. And when there wasn't a violent revolution over that, they started imposing it everywhere else. For increasingly stupid non-reasons.

[@ZoeF.O]

@@DozerfleetProd Can't even tell you how much I agree with you.

[@cojay28]

What prison are you talking about? Every prison in New York State has medical care for the inmates and if it's above their ability to handle, they send you out to a real hospital.

[@BabvBlues]

I LOVE THE NEW SET UP!!

[@hannahbeeandme]

we watch so much of the same stuff! I see you comment on so many videos!!

[@zacharychadwell1903]

Looks good. Stay classy. 👍

[@KarunaSatoriASMR]

Living for your whole being. You are so inspirational, so happy I found you! We have a very similar story, it’s incredible seeing recovering addicts speaking up, owning up, and glowing up. Kudos to you. 🥰

[@okigopi855]

Hiiiii

[@chaidabangobango]

Braids are a protective hairstyle. Any black woman knows this. So, that "safety issue" has no bearing!

[@elphabarichardson607]

They have insane "safety rules" which are really just ways to control and dehumanize them further. My friend is serving 15 years. They cut their hair to shoulder length because someone could kill you with your own hair, but they sell razors at the commissary.

[@mom2adragon677]

I feel confident saying that the prisons in Arkansas probably use the braid “rule” as a way of showing who’s boss.

[@firstmkb]

I don't understand. What is protective about braids? I always assumed it was just a racist policy.

[@wdjkncvgdfsbyt34jgvi]

@@firstmkb Braids are called a protective style because they protect the hair from heat and styling etc while its growing; its still a racist policy! And the cutting hair policy is just humiliating women

[@madisonburke3220]

Your new background looks really nice, its simple enough that people won't get distracted when you're talking(which I think is a good thing, especially because of the seriousness of the topics you talk about). My only critic is maybe standing a couple inches away from your name, it just feels like it crowding you. Also maybe stand back from the camera or zoom out a bit, it just feels like(and this is just my opinion) that you are really close to the camera which kinda sets off my anxiety( I get anxious when people stand to close or leans in to me). Given the topics you talk about, I assume there are a lot of people who have PTSD surrounding distance between people so just some food for thought. :)

[@yolanvdk5854]

You absolutely nailed that explanation. I struggled to word what bothered me about the new background, but it's 100% this. It's like she's standing right up next to the camera.

[@sandyavanipushtakar4395]

OMG YESS THIS IS THE PERFECT WAY TO PUT IT!

[@themango9644]

yea i thought she was way too close to the camera. it was hard to focus

[@katelynnshort7108]

You know your channel has opened my eyes. My sister was in jail for 6-7months (years ago) and I was upset for the reasoning behind it. But I wish I would mailed her letters or sent her money. She is out and living her best life. But thinking back, I do wish I would have been a better sister.

[@BhappyD]

If you haven’t already, you should talk to your sister and tell her what you just said in this comment. I’m sure she would really appreciate it. I also just want to say that your feelings were also valid. It’s ok to be upset and disappointed in a loved one when we feel like their behavior and choices have let us down. That doesn’t make you a horrible sister. It’s a hard situation for everyone involved. Be kind to yourself 💕🌻

[@porchpandemicmusings258]

At this moment, hope you truly learned that your sister was at her lowest and wanted support. Now that you understand your errors and what you hurt about, you can make up for it somehow. I regret things and vow to make it better now.

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

Whatever

[@AsktheSpirits]

I would love to hear if you ever experienced paranormal activity when you were in prison. 👻💫🌟

[@rennie.kaitlyn]

I was going to write this !! , i am so curious about what type of paranormal activity happens in prison/jail

[@AsktheSpirits]

@@rennie.kaitlyn IkR!! There’s gotta be some good stories.

[@liska7872]

there definetely is since lot of demons come with broken ppl, only more sensitive/tuned in are able to pick it up mostly tho

[@billsmith8238]

That's the government zapping you with mind control bullshit

[@MaryTheresa1986]

I usually don't like paranormal stories, but this actually sounds really interesting.

[@bleifreiesweib6655]

I’m really bad at following rules, so I’d better avoid going to prison 😂😂

[@MaryTheresa1986]

I'm fat and like (good) food, so that counts me out too! Well, that and I don't like cheese, ranch, seafood, or Ramen. 😂😂

[@chronic_hip_and_back_pain]

𝙸 𝚊𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚋𝚘𝚝𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙼𝚊𝚛𝚢 𝚕𝚖𝚊𝚘

[@kawhead2678]

Gosh be careful. A lot of folk who are really bad at following rules end up in prison. :-)

[@GorgieClarissa]

yes, make sure you follow the rules so you don't go to a place where you'd be bad at following the rule. uhh lol

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

Whatever

[@davidsolomon9157]

I have been watching your videos for about a month and I really like them. I have been a Correctional officer for 20 years and worked at 4 facilities. 1 being a woman's the limiting the feminine products is mind blowing. I know that we don't care up here. The thing we do limit and control with that are the sani-bags for throwing used products away. That's because they were used for passing contraband. 5 pictures is ridiculously low we allow 50 pics and 50 letters. The reason is for searching purposes. It takes a long time to do a cell search and the more lopes and pics the longer it takes. The hair styles are more about gang activity. Their are a lot of rules I don't understand why they are in place. I can't really explain a lot on a public message because I'm still currently employed still as a guard. Keep making videos I've been telling a lot of my co workers about you. No not to make fun of you myself and the ones I've told really want to see people succeed.

[@jocelynsmyth6604]

That's a really sweet comment :)

[@askaristorm9069]

I feel like the bs reasoning for the seasoning packet it cus you could throw it in the guards eyes 🤦‍♀️

[@oriaaspenalexander]

I love the new background but lowkey already miss the "we stan a sober queen" sign

[@themango9644]

me too.

[@lisafranklin9089]

I just found this channel today and I am blown away!! I'm a recovering addict, I've served time in jail several times, been homeless, ya know all the greatest hits 🥺 I'm so impressed by you girlfriend, you are educating people about this stuff and they really need to know!! Im so excited to join when I get paid 💗💗💗

[@KileyTheNurse]

When I was down a CO told me the picture limits were to protect them from predators. Not sure it makes sense.

[@KDu400]

That makes a little bit of sense...a creep could snag a pic of your kid and you probably wouldn’t notice if you had hundreds of pics, but you for sure would if you only had 5. 🤷🏼‍♀️ who knows!

[@firstmkb]

Were they actually protecting people from predators, or just pictures? What about pictures of ugly people, wouldn't those be "safe"?

[@marinasinicrope8772]

I like the background but the red brick and you sitting on the couch is iconic 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@ssgus3682]

When I was a CO the prisoners had a blue rectangle on the wall by their bunk. All of their photos to fit in the rectangle. I didn't enforce that. I figured giving prisoners the option to have more pictures of family was a good thing. In return I did have higher cleanliness standards than most officers.

[@jadeholz9141]

CAN I JUST SAY!! You speak so clear and concise it draws you in to keep listening !

[@veeversace8649]

My cousins daughter she’s 6, wrote him a card and pictures and because it was done in either crayon or marker ( can’t remember which one ) but all the mail was sent back to his daughter and because some had glitter on it. He was devastated. They wouldn’t even show him or read it to him. The reason he knew what it was because his wife told him. Pretty sad.

[@BergenMcKenzie]

I wonder if they could photocopy it and send him that.. like send him a copy and keep the original for him so he can see it when he gets out

[@veeversace8649]

@@BergenMcKenzie I think photocopying a coloured picture would defeat the purpose of the picture because it would look really strange but I get what you’re saying for sure

[@dutchik5107]

@@veeversace8649 you can photocopy in colour tho

[@veeversace8649]

@@dutchik5107 wtf. I didn’t even know that! Lol

[@BergenMcKenzie]

@@dutchik5107 haha ya that’s what I was thinking !! 😂

[@hassanalamri7150]

I’m so happy to see what you have come to in your life. You’re a warrior. And to whoever is reading this, never give up..

[@mackenzie6541]

The earliest I've ever been. I love your channel.

[@bradburke8363]

Just got out of a county jail.i was in solitary confinement the entire time.your so awesome ,and very inspiring keep making these videos,to help people from getting locked up ..

[@hannahk1306]

I feel like with the selling/swapping items they could let you sell it back to the shop for a reduced cost and then they can resell the second hand items. If you have a prisoner who doesn't have a lot of money they may wish to sell a radio to pay for some new clothes for example.

[@firstmkb]

I wonder how much profit they make on a radio or TV? I remember hearing some company makes clear radios for prison that can't hide contraband, but they were ridiculously expensive.

[@heryang4019]

I’m obsessed with Jessica! Completely not the type of channel I would subscribe to but there’s something special about Jessica that draws me in! I’ve been binge watching her videos for hours! 😍

[@dmh2633]

I would love for you and dr mike to collab and discuss the medical care people receive in prison and the issues with the medical system and prisoners.

[@Vanessa-ie8hh]

GENIUS idea, amenn 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@danielsweet858]

Jessica I am so happy you are still alive & made it through all that mess. You are a true inspiration. God bless you and yours 🎃

[@jessihallquist9064]

Love the new background!!!! One of the worst rules I remember was actually in a juvenile correction facility. We were not allowed to sing unless it was a worship song. If you got caught singing you were put on phone restriction and something called permission to speak where you were only allowed to speak to higher-ups and only if granted permission.

[@ryanm7249]

That's just plain stupid! There is no security issues that I can think of related to singing.

[@SomeoneBeginingWithI]

That's so fucked up that's just psychological control

[@Efusco97]

My thinking is gang affiliation or gang songs, but again so so so wrong and stupid

[@Fuzzyin08]

Minimalist here, the new background is straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and very you! I love it! I love your name spelled out with those lights.

[@coolpersonwithcake98]

I like your natural brick background better personally! Nevertheless, I love your videos so I'll watch them anyways ❤️

[@justicekaton8715]

That picture of Jason and what he said on the back of it made me so happy! He looks like a great person!

[@jojosworld956]

I like the background.... However...lol what about having a fan contest where ppl draw your background all artsy and what not lol and make a video of the one you pick. Maybe make it a monthly contest? I suck at drawing but for all of our artists out there. That would be cool.

[@jalapenobusinesss]

Yes 😍😍

[@katfurta8614]

Great idea 💡

[@tabithacrouse8858]

I love the new background, it looks very professional. I also love that it is dark, because it is softer on my eyes when I watch videos at night

[@salaciouscrumb9312]

When I was locked up 20 years ago we were forbidden from walking on the left side of a hallway. Strictly to the right we had to stay.

[@abriansabo2194]

I love the new background!! You’re awesome Jessica thank you for all you do!

[@svetlana9369]

Whenever another youtuber ends their video with "stay safe" I hear Jessica saying "stay sober" c:

[@shrinkingviolet1953]

A few too many of these rules applied to my high school as well. Scary.

[@toxicnena]

Ahh, it's a nice background but I really liked the old one better. The soft blur on the decorated bedroom background was prettier, the brick, and even the background with the couch/poster/window. The black is too harsh, I think.

[@Walkingb82]

Love your background! I’m a new subscriber, hugs from Italy💞 I really admire your strength.

[@moonstars5685]

Your new background is amazing

[@lilyblacker3154]

You are so inspire ring to so many people and I love you and your videos so much ❤️❤️

[@daniellemerry3079]

Love these kinda '10 things about...' videos! The only thing putting me off the new background is the spacing of your name behind you, other than that another awesome video!

[@moonstars5685]

This is crazy! Well at least not all correctional officers are like this.

[@angiemichelle4948]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE BACKGROUND 🥰

[@lilstonerprincess2135]

"they cut your hair to your ears" Me: panics till I realize 1) I already have a side shave, undercut and extremely short hairstyle and 2) I don't think im going to prison anytime soon

[@TaraDawn]

😂

[@carolinespicer7834]

I love these videos Jess! Your set up looks absolutely fire 🔥! I’m so happy you posted on my B-Day! I always look forwards to these videos but on today it’s extra special!

[@geema2281]

today is my bday too!! happy birthday :)

[@aline3042]

Hi Jess! All the love from Brazil 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Emma-ih5ub]

I think it’d be really interesting if you did a video where you looked at the Norwegian prison system and maybe you could compare your experience or talk of the difference it would have made to you/in general, what small implications you think the American prison system could make that would make a difference. Something like this :) I really like your channel I think it’s super interesting but it is also difficult for me to see which are just the American way of doing thing and which things are in general because I am from Denmark where our prison system is a bit different, I think :)

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

Whatever

[@alphiemystic]

Love your videos so much!! Please keep doing what you’re doing :) you are so inspirational. Love from Chicago!!

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

Whatever

[@aviva4184]

I love the new background. It's simple, elegant, and very classy. and I just love the fact that you literally now have your name in shining lights!

[@TrystaTaylor]

Whenever you post it’s the best day

[@TrystaTaylor]

Omg you actually saw my comment Ilysm

[@elena5428]

I LOVE the sign in your background - simple but cool, so fitting

[@meag_ken822]

Love love love the background. And you look beautiful as always ❤️

[@alixoxo2928]

Love the look of the new background. Right now I'm getting distracted by it but im sure thats just because its new. Looks super professional.

[@madisonboschee9918]

i love the new background!!!

[@alandickerson3379]

I just found you yesterday, and so happy I did!! You are very inspirational And, a joy to watch and listen too!

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

Whatever

[@Dayteq]

Not prison, but in Japan as a pupil (when you wear your school uniform) you're not allowed to sit in the public transportation.

[@leilacummins8748]

Wtf why

[@jazzimahanchristopher8886]

Perfect timing. Love watching your videos while I'm getting my son down for a nap or cleaning

[@jenidents]

I love the background ! It's so cute :D

[@thvbts95]

You’re such a strong woman. If it wasn’t for you idk where I’d be cause I found you during my darkest time. Also, I love the new background. 🥺💜

[@nicolecmoucheron]

Love the new background! It makes you "pop out", looking cute! I'm laughing at these rules because life is hard enough in prison, but adding "unnecessary" frustrations which make inmates even more isolated is just stupid. Hope you have a good one

[@christellemoussallem4739]

THIS NEW BACKGROUND THO😍😍>>>>

[@madisonsara6012]

Some of these are the same rules I had in college 😂 talk about ridiculous rules: I was paying to go there, hadn't broken the law, had hella unreasonable restrictions.

[@Ryan-mx4ll]

I've watched for a while now and although I don't watch every video, I like you a lot. You seem like a really good, humble person and I'm glad you were able to better your life and that KZbin has helped you.

[@hopemxx1524]

i love the back background a lot!!! i wanna see more of you tho! maybe not too close up the the camera?? it was a wonderful video by the way❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️love u

[@Kateapilar]

I like your background. I am one to love lights so the fact that you have your name in lights is amazing.

[@alphiemystic]

Also love the sign yes girl

[@beth4015]

New background looks cool and you look great. By watching your videos, I get a sense of what my brother experienced when in jail in Albany. He has since died of cancer. When I was younger, I didn’t know what type of questions to ask about his incarceration and watching your videos gave me some knowledge. Thanks for sharing your useful information. 🙏

[@daynatomer4414]

I actually kinda like the brick wall. I think I love it, but I don’t want it to take away from looking at you! I do like it though!

[@daynatomer4414]

And I feel like you can’t wear black now.. but def like it with the white shirt

[@rachelkniezewski7358]

So proud of you & love listening 2 ure stories! I just had 8yrs clean! My clean date is 6/10/14! 1 day at a time is all anyone can do!💚💚

[@ESongzz]

I remember the jail my friend was in wouldn’t allow like computer printed pictures it had to be like real developed photos only

[@I_am_Lace]

@Jessica Kent - You look absolutely radiant today! You exude confidence & kindness simultaneously & that makes you have a stunning glow. I'm straight & am not hitting on you but woman to woman - girl, you look hella good!! Thanks for sharing your journey! 💌 Much Love from Oklahoma 💌

[@azul4904]

the background looks beautifullllll

[@oriananicole1046]

The BACKGROUND!!!!!!!! with your naaaammeee YAASSSS QUEEENNN 👑

[@Cecilia-zm4dj]

I love the new background!

[@triogirlmom6958]

I am literally living for your videos right now. Thank you so much for sharing so much of you with us!! 😘😘

[@hades5697]

Love the new background ❤

[@laura7063]

Jess, I don’t know what it is but girl you are absolutely GLOWING these days. You have always been beautiful but lately I just can’t put my finger on what’s making you appear exceptionally beautiful! Both of your channels are my absolute favorite on KZbin, this being my #1. Something big is coming your way, I can feel it. Thanks for all your hard work XO

[@alexjayne_]

I love the new background!!

[@Moony42910]

I love your personality an how open you are. My mom has been in an out an you have gave me a real look what it was like for her. Im happy i found you.. Thabk you agaib for being real an raw

[@slava8617]

The background could have been done with a simple PNG image. I recommend putting it on a more busy background. It’s super distracting on this black background but it’s still a really cool background prop.

[@catherinegallagher1101]

So lovely to see you with you girls jess and Reece they look so happy in all videos 🤘

[@mandymorrow5473]

Parents starting from when their kids are little: "You have to share!" Prison: "No sharing!" Like, what!?

[@briannaevans7996]

Pretty sure most of the people in prison didn't really care about listening to their parents rules.....

[@mandymorrow5473]

@@briannaevans7996 I know. It was a joke.

[@SydneyInTheSky]

THIS NEW BACKROUND AND LIGHTING IS 🔥🤟🏻

[@anikamukherjee7027]

I'll be honestly I actually loved the brick wall, but the neon sign is great too! It would be awesome if there could be both 😬

[@davidhire57]

I love it. It's easier to see you because it's not so busy in the background. And I mean this as a gentleman, but you are very pretty and you are also very wise, and last but not least, you are very entertaining.

[@deidrahall9996]

Love the background

[@jillianbresina3677]

Her makeup is gorgeous!

[@b.h.7423]

A lot of rules about limits are due to searching, no clear rules on items that is somewhat low and you never are able to conduct timely searches, you have to search everyone, every cell , everyday, should be every waking shift, or else danger can quickly become deadly! For example , 100 photos would have to be searched, if you say well there just photos, that is the way possible drugs could be hidden. Searching 100 photos takes a while.

[@adrianacrowley7279]

Okay 1. I love the background and 2. I’ve been watching your videos for like a month now I swear I love you 😂💜 your so understanding of others struggles and just so caring

[@L._._]

The background looks really cool buttttt is there a way to make it further away and have a little more depth?

[@moontan_]

I lalalalove the new background. So simple yet so classy. I really like how it brings you to the foreground. Yay!

[@ilovemac.miller]

I HATE following rules so I'll just stay out of trouble

[@suzyq5295]

I love your new background, it looks so classy and professional!

[@ameliasprague1991]

❤️ the background is cute.

[@savannahwright6294]

I love the background!! It's simple and cute!!♥️♥️

[@acrsh3792]

You should move your sign over to the end of the screen so you are centered it drove me crazy! ❤

[@nintando]

love the new background!! the neon sign is so cool

[@sarac1049]

I really like it too, but I would suggest maybe moving the sign or camera angle/ the position she’s sitting, so maybe the sign is a little more to the left top corner so her hand gestures and head don’t keep going over top of it. Love the sign and her so I don’t want them distracting from each other lol

[@leahmaclean]

I actually thought you weren't going to mention the new background so I flew to the comments right as you said "psych did you really thing I wasn't going to mention this!?" hahahaah! It looks great :)

[@Faithdanielle211]

I LOVE the new background! Maybe you can move it so that Jessica is on the left and Kent on the right while you’re in the middle. Either way it’s so aesthetically pleasing to look at! Just followed you on Tik Tok as well! ❤️❤️❤️