Petition

Expand Family Communication Resources

To: State Departments of Corrections and Facility Administrators

Ask facilities to provide up-to-date, easy-to-find information about visitation, mail, and phone or video options so families can stay connected.

Staying in contact with family supports rehabilitation and wellbeing, and it helps families navigate a difficult time. Yet basic information about visiting hours, mail rules, and phone or video options is often outdated, inconsistent, or hard to locate.

What this petition asks for:

  • Current, published information on visitation scheduling and rules.
  • Clear guidance on mail policies and how to comply with them.
  • Accurate details about phone and video communication options and costs.
  • A single, reliable place where families can find this information.

Reliable communication information is a practical, low-cost way to support families and reduce confusion.

Please note

Petitions are public participation tools and are not legal advice. Publication does not guarantee any specific outcome.