Top 15 Unspoken Prison Rules | Inmate Code

[@JessicaKent]

KZbin isn't saving the 2nd card (prison store) so here it is lol 💚 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYndlYSQjL2GbpY

[@lannystanfield7565]

Well, women don't poop, soooo...

[@nahrainb9019]

Do you have a video about your first time in prison ? Would love to hear that 🙂

[@Bobbb-f3i]

Hi I'm from UK, and was an addict for over 20 year and never had my mental health Fully looked into until my last sentence. Now with counselling and medicated I am finally able to stop using and just wanted to say congrats and it's good to see videos like this, as most people think excons and addicts are scum or look up to them as tough guys and to hear someone speaking the truth and warning others is a great thing

[@mikenelson8312]

@@Bobbb-f3i hey, great job on your war with addiction, i hope you are doing well with the counselling and you can learn people without struggles are dead, im glad you found your strength within you to stop a 20 year addiction, you deserve admiration, its a long road for you im sure, stay strong brother, you'll never be alone- one day at a time

[@Bobbb-f3i]

@@mikenelson8312 thank you, sounds like you know what you're talking about from a personal view

[@tiffanyr134]

"What're you gonna do? Beat-up someones MeMaw??" I'm dead lol

[@DoveHarlequin]

I was sort of confused about memaw thing to be honest. What that means.

[@CorgiDaddy2]

I've only heard it said in the south.

[@tiffanyr134]

It means grandmother/grandma ❤

[@esperanzarobertson4823]

I only hear white people use memaw.

[@oliverguenther662]

In male prisons, old are usually victims for extortion ,youngsters try them.

[@mattbaker8947]

I work as a parole officer and have seen the worst in people. I have several ladies on my caseload that need your inspiration. What people have to remember is that the past is the past and anyone can make themselves into a better person. I had a woman who was struggling with life after prison. As her parole officer I helped her with finding a job and a steady place to live. One day she just broke down crying because she missed her kids so badly. I decided then to not only be her PO but her advocate as well. I helped her reunite with her kids. Needless to say I got the biggest hug the next time I saw her. She is now off parole and doing well.

[@jessjess024]

That’s awesome. We need more ppl in the system that truly care

[@Jaredsreviews]

That's awesome.

[@MrA2Zor029]

Bless you Good Sir! love

[@paultanana1383]

Lot's of love that you have towards others "within the right vibes"

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

The system holds too many grudges for people to start over.

[@billyb.9878]

Whoa, I'm an old convict & have been sober 30 years. My prison time started in 1975 & ended in 1995. Not straight thru but 3 terms in 2 different states. But thank the lord I did 80%of my time in a single man cell. Only in dorm situations when I & everyone else was short. Good run of the rules but when I left the system in 1995 the honor among thieves was gone there were guys locking up, the way I did my own bit was changing fast. But now 25 years later I walk back thru those walls & tell them guys @ AA meetings, change is possible & life is GOOD in the square, responsible world. Keep on, keeping on young lady. Life is good if we let it be. 🙃

[@Mayira17]

We need “This is not summer camp” merch! 😂

[@insertnamehere7583]

Yes please!!!

[@caidence617]

Yes we do

[@lepiksam]

YES

[@Soofi1906]

“Don’t beat up someone’s memow” too

[@caitlynkaufholz4015]

@@Soofi1906 **meemaw** is how it is spelled. You don’t want mercy done wrong...

[@Smittenhamster]

As someone who never physically fought someone, being in prison would be a steep learning curve 😳

[@dyinhope6840]

Its over exaggerated. If your a nice friendly person you really won't need to worry about it. Honestly it's just a ton of sitting around being bored. Have to find a way to keep yourself busy besides crappy donation books and whatever garbage is put on tv.

[@DirtySouthJR]

@@dyinhope6840 In female prisons that is. On the male side it's not always that easy. Being real friendly could get you marked and targeted as weak. Being respectful tho is a good way to avoid fighting but often men are going to be tested regardless.

[@Longtack55]

Use your brains and speak intelligently.

[@nesamdoom]

@@dyinhope6840 Being chill goes a long way. Don't fuck with people or their money. Lotta people just trying to get back out and see their family, even lifers wanna get along to keep the benefits of visits and commissary and living on a normal unit.

[@nesamdoom]

@@DirtySouthJR Being weak and being friendly are pretty diff. The most frightening people I've ever met in prison were all nice as fuck. They had no reason not to be, if anyone acted fucky they could fuck them up. So they were all nice kuz they didn't have reason not to be, noone was being shitty to them. the hostile people were the ones that got their asses kicked.

[@OMGmynameisLILI]

I love how all the consequences of these rules are “You’re gonna fight” haha

[@feliciablankman5738]

Or get jumped in some cases

[@nesamdoom]

That's still generally life on the street for some people. im an asshole and i get in more fights on the street than i did in prison. 'Mind your own business' should have been on the list though.

[@kiillabytez]

Not always, sometimes, you CAN get stuck, and that's no fun. Most of the time, if it's quick, you just get a scar, but in solitude, it could get worse.

[@vanessab.c.7806]

@@kiillabytez so in solitude, you are not really by yourself, like in the movies? There are more people with you in solitude?

[@bbmiller1088]

You wouldn't believe how quick it gets there

[@CraigHoward]

Anyone else love the idea of JessReacts? Watching and discussing the accuracy of some of the depictions of prison in TV n Film. I’d be so interested to see the nuances they get right or wrong. Sidenote: Watching you helps me through my incarcerophobia.

[@ASMRKay_]

There’s a phobia for people that have never been to prison for going to prison? Seems more of just being afraid of the system to me but everyone needs a label for everything now lol

[@CraigHoward]

@@ASMRKay_ i had a very very aggressive and heavy handed interaction with police when i was drunk once. I hadn’t done anything but about 8 of them surrounded me and one got up in my face. Never had a run in with police and never even broken a rule, let alone a law. but after that If i ever see police cars or police out and about It triggers a very visceral gut reaction of nausea and anxiety.m for seemingly no reason.

[@Shnagglepop]

@@CraigHoward in sorry for your trauma but I thank you in helping me learn the reason behind the need for the word. Sometimes it's hard to understand why a word is needed and you explained exactly why with your heartfelt response.

[@nKosmos747]

I think it would be fun to hear what she has to say about movie-depictions of prison.

[@andrewjohnson6716]

Unspoken prison rules are a form of culture and they change with time, gender, positionality, and country, just like any other culture. I used to work in the penal system in Canada. The unspoken rules there had a lot of crossover with the ones that Jessica listed here and a lot of differences. But that was years before her experience, in another country, a male prison, and I was looking at it from a non-inmate perspective which is radically different. Thank you for sharing your unique perspective and experience Jessica.

[@jamesgilliland5730]

I was a correctional officer for six years. For a inmate to introduce to there family on visitation was a huge deal. It happened to me several times as a CO. Respect

[@JustMe-999a]

Must have been a woman's prison. Good grief

[@downtherabbithole8325]

@@JustMe-999a this is a genuine question but what do you mean by that? Do mens prisons introduce families more often?

[@JustMe-999a]

@@downtherabbithole8325 At a high security prison for men, the guards are always the enemy. You are punished by the other inmates for being friendly with the guards. You never introduce them to your family.

[@hannahmcguire9142]

is nobody gonna talk about how sick her new intro is?

[@DoveHarlequin]

I was just about to..........but then unfortunately I forgot to comment on it. Jess...that was the set of that music video was it not?

[@Shycrochetqueen]

Ikr I love it

[@CorgiDaddy2]

It is fantastic. I think the arrest sets the channel "this is what happens if you go to prison."

[@roblox.masteruwu1084]

YESSSS

[@ashleykinney4961]

YAS

[@Dorythefishdotcom]

“They’re 60, What are you gonna do, beat up someone’s MiMa?” -Jessica Kent (omg i was literally crying lmaooo) 5:08

[@astralfluxaf]

Always show someone any “kites” aka notes or paperwork you’re turning in before you turn it in so that way no one can say you were snitching or saying something in the paperwork that you weren’t.

[@kiillabytez]

I made that mistake my first term when in county jail 40 years ago.

[@shastasapp4452]

What do u mean why would u turn that in?

[@13FallenAngela]

@@shastasapp4452 You obviously don't know what a kite is.

[@exhaustedbaking]

I've heard this in so many of your stories, but it still blows my mind. Solitary confinement for self harm!? Sure, let's destroy their mind even more! The kind of bullshit logic....

[@bobbit5670]

Honestly they don’t care, the Dept of corrections is only worried about $ not the well-being or healthcare of inmates

[@Prairiesandthewander]

Honestly, the prison system is wack. There should be more effort to rehabilitate and release, than to just take a bunch of troubled people and keep them bored until release or forever. That does nothing to help. It becomes a waste of money, just house them for nothing. They want to see people as bad, but can't even see how inhumane their own stuff is. Inmate lives do matter and are actual human lives, the way people think is messed up. I know some really good people, who made poor choices and some that probably still will, but deep down they are loving and thoughtful people, just dealr the wrong cards in life and trying to hustle to make in some sort of way.

[@exhaustedbaking]

@@bobbit5670 Sigh. Yeah, I know... You'd think I'd be used to all the horrible shit that they do, but it still stuns and disgusts me no matter how much I hear.

[@nicolelewonkenobi]

Unfortunately it is the same in mental hospitals. The shit about padded rooms is no joke. And that applies to children's units as well.

[@gordonlawrence1448]

I don't know the figures for the USA but when the residential mental health hospitals in the UK closed (all we have left are high dependency MH wards and secure MH wards now), the number of people in prison went up radically. Near 10% of the people who were in hospital ended up in prison. Very few for violent crimes, most were an obvious case of the people not having the mental capacity to link cause and effect. EG before food banks were so widespread, there were people who would drink themselves incapable (that still happens) and then wonder why they have no money for food. So they would inevitably go shoplifting. It is thought that in the UK near 1/3 of inmates should really be in a medium dependency mental health hospital.

[@ananyasankhyan]

I'm so proud of you Jessica, you're gonna give a ted talk! ❤

[@Annalorraine2x]

Ditto

[@mcperedstone3602]

No

[@davidhuxley4818]

This was better than most Ted talks I've listened to.

[@thegreenmercenary]

I would watch the hell out of her TED talk

[@lannabryanna]

I would love that!

[@johnslaughter7110]

My girlfriend is going to prison for a minor offense and I am terrified. Thank you for these videos. I know that they are going to help her get through this with the least amount of problems. Bless you.

[@emilyinfl]

I just wanna take a moment to praise you for your glow up! Looking back at your first videos a few years ago you can see the growth in your confidence and articulation of your amazing stories. Now you’re on your way to a Ted talk! So proud of how far you’ve come you worked so hard and you’ve earned every ounce of success ❤️

[@matthewlaughlin4244]

Scrolling through yahoo news and stumble on a thumbnail of a prison mugshot I instantly recognized. Going mainstream Kent. I started watching in year 1 of my recovery (I’m at 25 months now, yay). The glow up is real, major congrats Jessica! Well deserved

[@ebed0105]

Does anyone else say “it’s eva gonna be 2 dollas?” with her??🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

[@ashleyw6160]

🙋

[@ediephillipsthemobtownhust8596]

Yep....lol

[@ediephillipsthemobtownhust8596]

And stay safe,stay sober whatever that looks like to u....

[@ElizabethMarianna]

Me 🤣

[@breaniabest7555]

I love when she says that. I always say it with her!

[@antivenomadams6369]

In Canadian penitentiaries, each inmate is allowed to have their own t.v., stereo & computer! We also sleep in the bed, you're allowed to have a comforter,sheets & pillow if you want to you can order bedding from Sears , & don't want to use the institutional bedding. We can also wear our own clothes. You have 30 days, from when you arrive, to have personal items sent into you.

[@ediephillipsthemobtownhust8596]

I would never sit on someone's bed in the free world....lol.i am ol school...I wont even enter someone's bedroom unless I'm invited.its just such a personal area.i dont like people going into my room either.

[@313barrygmail]

You're more than welcome in my bedroom anytime...

[@bobbit5670]

@@313barrygmail what a creepy comment yikes

[@hollywood2499]

@@bobbit5670 I agree! Yikes!

[@darrellhuggins6878]

Me personaly i don't go nobody house with my work clothes on

[@Bethbethisme]

There's a part of me who wants to become a counselor in a prison setting but it seems like rolling a boulder up a hill for it to fall back down. Hopefully now that the narrative around mental health has shifted by the time I'm in a position to do counseling (I'm working towards a PhD and want to do research for the time being) the narrative may shift to have an impact on people in prison. It's honestly one of the most frustrating things for me since I've written essays on prison and recidivism and only scratched the surface of the studies showing how mental health has an important role in the prison system but it's completely overlooked.

[@jenjuice432]

That's awesome. The prison system definitely needs more people who are genuinely sympathetic for those who are mentally ill. Much of the staff, nurses & doctors included, tend to become quite jaded and apathetic in regards to inmates.

[@jbarn49]

I worked as a "counselor" in a S.A.T.F. at Corcoran. Inmates tend to be very well behaved so they can get time off their sentence. Most will NOT volunteer for a halfway house experience. They go right back doing and living like before. Most who complete halfway programs are successful. So, where do you want to work?

[@ASMRKay_]

That’s awesome you want to do that but if you just look at our system and how long it’s been the way it is no it’s not going to change by the time you get there but hopefully YOU can be part of the change. I hope it works out for you!

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.

[@astralfluxaf]

Lmao jail really is just one big ass line “HURRY UP N WAIT” 😂

[@chrismc410]

With wig-splitting and cheek-busting or clam-cracking depending on gender

[@Hawaiianstyle65]

Pretty much

[@parisinthe30sx]

I wouldn't last an hour in prison. I'm a 5"1 pushover with the strength of a 6 year old. So note to self don't break the law, or at least be really sneaky about it😁

[@libradawg9]

Yeah but you have a beautiful canine. That leads me to believe you can win them over with personality, which is DEFINITELY possible in jail as anywhere else.

[@kiillabytez]

You HAVE to survive or you won't. Scary yes, but you HAVE to survive.

[@kiillabytez]

@@libradawg9 Depends. Sometimes you need to prove yourself, no matter what. You really don't want the wrong reputation.

[@libradawg9]

@@kiillabytez Sorry, I was just making a joke about the profile pic being their dog like mine is. In reality, your first response was right on. Jail and prison are no different than any other kind of new social gathering. You read the personalities in the room, tell jokes, play spades, give a dude an orange every now and then and be yourself. I was lucky enough to walk into my first county with a severe injury, so the whole time were them basically teaching me these rules. If you ever wonder why Ed Norton wanted Barry Pepper to stomp his ass in 25th Hour, trust me, it works lol.

[@kiillabytez]

@@libradawg9 Usually, someone will tell you they don't want any of their food, the ask if you want it. Giving things away could be mistaken as a forward payment, and some would rather not owe you for something in the future. Everything you do is judged and weighed by everyone, even if they didn't see you do it.

[@markwhitesides]

I doubt you will see this but finding your channel has been the best thing for me the last year! My (now ex) boyfriend was handed a 5 year sentence in NY 2 years ago so it’s been nice to hear how candid you speak of what your experience was - it gives me a small glimpse into what he may be experiencing. I also love how open, supportive and respectful you are towards the LGBT community. People like you are the reason I smile! ❤️❤️❤️

[@saradapagediocletian9707]

It's nostalgic to hear the word "bunkie" because that's what we called roommates in the psychiatric ward I was once committed to.

[@alexaterrito4]

Love you!! So proud of seeing how far you’ve come just since I started subscribing to you!! Have a great day and I am so proud of how far you have came from addiction. My boyfriend has been in recovery for 10 years from pills and hearing you talk about it, I am so much more proud of him than I was before I watched your videos because I now understand both sides of it! I have also had family members who fought addiction and they both are recovered/recovering and both just recently had babies do they are doing much much better! Thank you for all that you do

[@NilaGisselle]

Dope video. In a more psychological aspect, I can imagine that when you’re in a place like that, almost striped of all identity, it would be hard to be comfortable and able to show your true self and when one gets to keep little bits of stuff around to call yours, it becomes a somewhat self coping mechanism. I think it helps inmates establish self awareness to keep little trinkets and bits that might not mean anything to some but are of some use or value to that person. It’s a calm self-sensing form of familiarity in a place where you’ll feel like you truly will never belong. And when anyone messes with that, or steals from you, it’s not just a matter of stealing an object, it’s a matter of everyone unconsciously agreeing that everyone there deserves a little space, a little home”, to call their own. So when anyone fucks around your safe place or fucks with your shit, it strips the little bit of self worthlessness that you have being there. Any good hearted person would know that. And if you’re a piece of shit...well you’ll have someone like lil miss Jessica coming after you. Worth rethinking stealing that piece of thread 😉 dope content!

[@tahirshaheen7946]

Let's go, early squad!!

[@gisellewood855]

Yes!!

[@paulstuartwilson485]

How about mentioning NEVER touching a "leaned up chair" in the day room? When an inmate leans up a chair on a table, it's a sign of they're reserving that seat. Love your channel, Jess. Greetings from Hot Springs Arkansas. 👍🇺🇸

[@ktoszy5229]

the new intro absolutely slaps!

[@kodiecummings2793]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I worked in mental health in a men's max security prison not too long ago, and everything you said about mental health there is spot-on. Nobody cared what those men went through mentally. They just wanted to tick some boxes on a state checklist. I met some very interesting folks there that I still think about all the time.

[@annaslater11]

"use bacon" 😂 Jess your comedic timing in that edit is gold

[@Cheerleader201511]

The intro, the brows, the badassery!

[@Mistwolf1]

Hey just found your channel. I did 9 years in Georgia and I gotta say you are keepin it real. Keep spreading facts! Glad you are making a good life for yourself and helping to educate others who may be facing the same trials.

[@terminatedaccount8750]

9:30 this is true. you have to let people die. don't save anyone. i knew a guy who watched someone hang themselves to death in his cell. he could've helped stop him because he was a really really huge guy, but he didn't, he let that guy die. never help someone who is suicidal, let them die. listen to her, she has great rules to follow

[@bayleighhowland238]

Her new intro is so FIREEEEEEEEE love you jess

[@sreeestha]

We love you Jessica 🥺

[@aptknifethrowerguy8342]

im out 20 years and still messed up in the head dealing with people in the world with no common sense or respect for others....glad you have changed your life around....whenor if i tell people i went to prison for 4 years they dont believe it saying i dont seem the type......i tell them anybody can make a bad choice and end up locked up..i didnt appreciate anything i had before prison...not my family job freedom/nothing......being able to work my crappy job cleaning tables and have a place to sleep is paradise now

[@PartyAtMoontower]

That not calling CO onto the pod rule, sure wasn’t the case for the men’s Max security unit I was at. Matter of fact, we all thought of them as kindergarten kids, INCESSANTLY calling us in there. It was a long-standing conversation of confusion as to how grown, hardened men were so often whining and crying about anything and everything, ready to tell the teacher on any minor thing that was needed, wanted, or someone doing something to them. It was CRAZY how whiny these guys were! And, it definitely was worse the higher up the level of security. I witnessed much less crybaby stuff with the medium security and dorms.

[@willh3972]

Based on this list not moving a chair or changing a TV channel

[@breelee2054]

I'm honestly proud of you. I know that you probably went through a lot in the years went by. I just wanna say that I'm 26 years old I deal with cystic fibrosis and I deal with depression and anxiety. I just wanted to say thanks for doing your best and most of all thank you for sharing your life story with all of us.

[@nKosmos747]

I just wanted to send you this:: 💚

[@jeffstewart3342]

Jessica you are my hero to think of what you went thru in your life and still have a bright disposition and a good attitude says so much about your personality

[@sehmmieMilk]

Sitting on someone else’s bed in rehab while the person ain’t around is OUT too jess!!! ❤️❤️

[@tahirshaheen7946]

Your new intro is really nice! You are such a hard worker!

[@pinkgiraffe378]

The fact that you can't call a co in at all shows how messed up the system is. 😭

[@Layyla44]

question: what if someone is having a major health problem ( heart attack for example or something that is life threatening in the moment) you will call the co, right?

[@mandc20022]

Yes, then they would

[@Hawaiianstyle65]

We did.

[@shannondove9029]

My experience in the men's jail is it's ok to call the co as long as everyone could hear what you're talking about, and as long as it wasn't all the time, only a once in while thing, and a good reason.

[@aliduran7446]

15 reasons why I ain't EVER going to prison 😅

[@bleifreiesweib6655]

i still wonder why so many people think they will never end up in prison. a few bad decisions, some bad company or circumstances and a little bad luck, that's all it takes. especially in America!

[@aliduran7446]

@@bleifreiesweib6655 I'm more than aware of that. I have many friends and family members who have served time in prison. I'm a nurse so I really have no choice but to adhere to a certain standard. I wouldn't do anything to jeopardize my career! However I do understand that people do end up in prison for things they did not do or things that do not (in my opinion) warrant prison. I guess all I can do is pray that nothing like that ever happens to me. 🙏

[@bleifreiesweib6655]

@@aliduran7446 I’m sorry to hear about what your friends and family members had to go through. And having a job , a career ... it is really a thing. I never really thought about that before. And I never thought that a day would come I had to turn myself in. what kind of choice do you have left then?

[@themapsarewrongandthetimel8722]

@@aliduran7446 That nursing career is great motivation!! My husband is a RN, and he completely changed his life to protect that license. He used to NEVER walk away from a fight...I've seen him turn his back on a few in the last 20 years since really getting into his career. How else can he legally make that kind of $$$?

[@gordonlawrence1448]

@Ali Duran don't bet on it. The number of innocent people in prison is frightening. I have twice nearly ended up there myself. Once due to a fake rape allegation as I refused to pay her blackmail. Luckily I found several other guys she had done this to. The police got her bank records and verified it. In my case there had been zero physical contact. The second was Social Services when my x wife had a psychotic break due to some medication in hospital (after I had pointed out it would cause her to have a psychotic break within 24 hours). Social services got involved as I was not in a fit state physically to look after her kids. They found out I had been abused every way possible so assumed I had abused her kids and broken her nose (she had packing in). I had to force the police to get her medical records which showed her nose was broken due to a FES operation. The police investigated for 14 months on the other issues by which time Social Services had twisted her head round so much she was refusing to speak with me. I had to live elsewhere while the investigation was ongoing. Needless to say I ended up divorcing her as she refused to believe the hospital staff or the police in the end. A friend of mine was falsely accused of rape too and ended up spending 10 years in prison. The only reason he got out was that his accuser was talking to someone in a bar and bragging about how easy it is to fake the evidence. Turns out it was a police officer off duty. The police officer did some digging and it turns out there was some evidence that it never happened. He was released fairly quickly (it took 3 months) and he got some compensation. However people remembered he had done time for rape and not that he had been cleared so he was spat on in the street and all sorts. He couldn't get a job either for the same reason. Result? She got 3 months and served 5 weeks and he committed suicide.

[@Falconer22]

I greatly admire how honest you are about your past. I am as well and sometimes ppl dont understand the difference between taking accountability and not being ashamed, and being "proud". Im not proud; Im just not going to spend the rest of my life living thru shame. I did what I did, I made amends amd accepted all responsibility. If someone thinks throwing my mistales in my face will bow me, theyre wrong. We've all made mistakes, big and small. Learn from them and help others. Hold your head high-youll know when you deserve to do so.

[@keirasiobhan]

I'm so soft and would call myself nice that I'd be taken advantage from in prison left, right and center😂

[@kiillabytez]

Ooops.

[@kiillabytez]

@PAIGE TACKITT Absolutely don't want to show weakness, one of the absolute worst things you can do.

[@urfavleo07]

Yeah

[@PeachDilly4]

the last 15 seconds made me giggle so hard. Laughs aside, thank you for continually speaking on the truth 🧡

[@mikatu]

Basically, those rules are the normal rules when sharing an apartment!

[@urfavleo07]

Oop-

[@mikeharley8729]

Except if you change the TV, your roommate might complain. In the right place that could be someone's ticket to the infirmary and the other one gets to go the hole.

[@sunshineforever7194]

"Beat up someone's meemaw" 😹😹

[@icecreamsandwich96]

I’ve been watching some videos recently of women in an Indiana prison who are able to keep their baby’s in prison. You should do a video on your views on this! I personally think it’s a great program, and it could potentially help so many people! It should be everywhere!

[@davidrandal7476]

Sounds like the army. I never slept in my bed once during four months of basic training. It took too long to make it properly so to save time we always slept on top of our beds under one blanket.

[@g00ts]

That's so wierd. Is it a USA thing? In Estonia I was in army service for 11 months and never slept on the bed. Learned to make my bed correctly in 2 minutes. Sometimes officers would flip your nicely made bed just to fuck with you. Ofcourse later on when I was a sergant the officers cared less so we didn't make the bed so well. We also were not allowed to sit on the beds and no extra blankets.

[@data9594]

Same. When I was in the Marines I always slept on the bed not in the bed

[@lou-annegoutier4221]

Such a good story teller, you're hell of a strong woman, so admirative 💜💜💜

[@CorgiDaddy2]

That new opening is fire. "Use bacon" 😂

[@LisaLongLegz420]

Ok....before I watch the video....I LOVE your new intro. I love you too Jess. ❤❤❤

[@ananyasankhyan]

the new intro 😍

[@shylahmariebrandt2090]

U always answer all my questions. I live in a long term care facility 4 young adults. I'm stuck with a roommate. We have _ALOT_ of the same unspoken rules.

[@alexandriaeliz]

Girl we can SEE that highlight! Looking SO fire 🔥 😍 Also lmao dog struggles at the end! "Use bacon!" I work at an animal shelter and would LOVE to hear about how you're training Ruby and more importantly how you're teaching Micah and Riley to interact with the pup! So many people get puppies for or with small kids not realizing how much work it actually is. Sending love from Philly! 💕🐾

[@stone_cypher]

The intro gets me hyped 💃🏼

[@freckledandred]

Also, I never thought I would ever trade my bra for a soda and bag of chips.

[@libradawg9]

Trust me, it's even weirder when you're a dude........ kidding, but I'm sure it is.

[@ASMRKay_]

But those chips are so good 🤌

[@Eldra1986]

I just subscribed. I have spent very minimal amount if time in county jail and even That was uncomfortable. Since my release I have stayed away from most things related to jail and prison because I dont want to remember how secluded I was from all of my friends and loved ones. But they say..you can ignore the problem and its still gonna be there. Before my brief run in with the law I would warch shows such as 'Scared Straight' or '60 Days In'. But I always wanted to get into the psyche and experiences of a female convict during her incarceration because most in depth interviews or documentaries focus on males. Thanks for the insight. You jist gained yourself a new subscriber.

[@sierrabird3817]

Earliest I’ve ever been to a video😆 💕 love you Jess

[@shruthishankar75]

THIS NEW INTRO IS EVERYTHINGGGGGGG I LOVE IT

[@jasonXXX032]

This young lady is 1) amazing and inspirational, 2) tells the absolute truth about prison life. Too many believe the tv and movie versions of prison... Lol, prison isn't a tv series.

[@blakeschmitt2352]

That yellow bag Keefe=🔥🔥🔥 lol we used to treat that damn near like it was actual dope.... don't miss those days one bit!

[@manuelisidrovalenzuelalozo7607]

Thats what i Used to do in basic training xD. I would steal 1 blanket keep it in my locker hidden and would sleep on my bed to not mess my bed up bad

[@urfavleo07]

7:36 why does this sound like when u leave ur thing on da couch and u go to use the bathroom and ur sibling moves it and sits there?!?!? (But MUCH less intense)

[@starfire1856]

Honestly, I am so happy I stumbled upon your channel however long ago. You’re one of my solid youtubers that I HAVE to watch every single week! Love you Jess! 💜💜

[@haniinii]

Girl the new intro! The different style of thumbnail! The brick background! All such a vibe 🔥

[@Korey1121]

I can attest to all of these especially the bed thing. I was in an open dorm and every single time I was sitting on my friend's bed talking with him (with permission) just about everyone walking circles in the dorm said something about another man sitting on dude's bed.

[@mommabearmaryann8106]

Hon you hit the nail on the head. I did my time in jail but the rules were the same. And yes, you MUST stand up for yourself from the very beginning, or else.

[@Xoxomrsbass]

Love the new into 😍😍😍 you sound sick :( feel well soon girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@juliettemaryea8458]

Wow, you are totally the come back kid. You are an inspiration to me as a recovering addict also.

[@kaliii7321]

Hey Jess, I’m a huge fan and I absolutely love your videos

[@haroldkline4898]

I think I'm in love! Woohoo!! You're energy and intensity are out of this world! Damn! I wish more people spoke as honestly and as effectively as you do. Good stuff!

[@effychase62]

Interesting stuff Miss Jessica, good job!

[@gracewade2564]

Yess Jess 💖 I just finished my paper in prison reform and addicts in prison. I quoted you! Keep up the good work

[@AlexiisRegnier]

“What are you gonna do? Beat up someone’s meemaw? No I don’t think so uh uh”💀

[@seekingeudaimonia6884]

As a person on a medication that makes them restless, the waiting in lines made my stomach turn. I can imagine there are many inmates on medications like mine and I feel for them hard. I don’t think people realize how hard or anxiety inducing a line can be.

[@leightonarceneaux7714]

I like the new intro. Beat is bangin'.

[@elliemeow6167]

Yes! Caught one early. I love the new intro!! Shout out to Truf!!

[@Mollymay2400]

Please make a video about what your first times being locked up were like, and how you were as a first timer in jail and prison!!

[@alanadezao4213]

Omg I LOVE the new intro vid!!! Very well put together! ⛓

[@ami_joseph]

at 9:19 and at 11:10 and 13:43 did anyone else see those green lines on the screen

[@madelinehoyt7685]

Love you so much! Finally earlier than an hour!! Woohoo!

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

The on the bed not in the bed rule stresses me out so much - I alwaysssss have to be under the blanket even when it’s the hottest night of the year

[@annewilkinson9611]

Same! The other rules I can see are about respect and are common sense...kinda. But the sleeping on the bed thing freaks me out.

[@jimcrain2647]

Some times you have to live it to understand it. But Jessica is correct the bed being made properly and keeping stuff clean is huge.

[@heathercaro7335]

Omg your new intro I'm obsessed!

[@owencooper9944]

So proud of you Jessica! 💚🤍💚🤍💚

[@ircjesselee]

I enjoyed the typewriter sounds with the rules visual. It was a fun element to the video.

[@marshalldavis3788]

It sucks that I would have to get pissed at someone and go all beast mode only to end up in the E.R. because I have heart issues, epilepsy that is caused by stress only and migraine, again brought on by stress. I am one of those who have medical reasons why we can't blow up. People would walk all over me.

[@katiea2228]

“What are you gonna do? Beat up someone’s meemaw?” 🤣🤣

[@wolfmcqueen9153]

Yo, can confirm the bunk stuff. Was a CO for a year before becoming a proper cop. Funny enough, when I was in the military, we also slept “on” the bed. But our MTI would FLIP THE EFF OUT if he pulled an inspection on us during the night (AKA a night raid).

[@misszombiesue]

"That girl didn't have a very good prison experience after that" I can't imagine many people do, but I still take your point. It can always get worse

[@MrsLyles]

Jess, you’re awesome. Thank you for your videos. I’m proud of you.

[@scifibri2376]

Although I've only been in county jail awaiting my time in court for 3 weeks much of what you said seems common sense to me. The curtesy flush kind of habits I did not automatically know but learned quickly by someone who understood I was a nube and politely but with a sternness that other inmates would be less than polite in expressing their discontent. I was lucky in that each time I had a cellmate we got along and were civil with me. There were only small challenges at the very beginning most of the time everyone was cool with me and I got along with everyone. I had good instincts of what to do and not to do and I also applied some of the knowledge I learned from KZbin videos similar to you & Larry's. I knew I had a warrant for my arrest and it was only a matter of time before I would be picked up on it so I researched the topic of jail life and asked people who've been to jail and prison what it was like. And since I suffer from depression and have been in the psyche ward in a way that low-key prepared me for county jail in some ways.

[@pflume1]

It amazing to me, that they are OK following prison rules but not society rules.

[@Rob-bv6ew]

I never intend on going to prison, but these simple obvious yet significant tips are very helpful. It seems like a political tightrope minefield. You have to stand up for yourself but you can't get in trouble--etc.