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What to pack in a prison bag ?

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Chelsea 1

Member since
June 2021

891 posts

Posted Mon May 30, 2022 4:30pmReport post

Hiya Ladies.



Just wondering what to pack for a prison bag ?



Solicitor, probation and concelling have said either suspended or community service but cannot rule out prison in some cases. Gut feeling tells me first two but never know.



xx

Nevergoingtobethesame22

Member since
March 2022

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Posted Mon May 30, 2022 4:46pmReport post

Hi Chelsea

Take a look at this site,

https://latcharity.org.uk/resources/can-take-prison/

Hope this helps, and that everything goes OK.

Chelsea 1

Member since
June 2021

891 posts

Posted Mon May 30, 2022 5:37pmReport post

Thank you hun xx

SAL

Member since
December 2021

895 posts

Posted Mon May 30, 2022 6:45pmReport post

You might find this thread useful

https://get-help.stopitnow.org.uk/family-and-friends/family-and-friends-forum/topic/3251#reply22835.

You might also want to take time to get his personal affairs on order, things like bills, standing orders, accounts and passwords.

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2401 posts

Posted Mon May 30, 2022 6:47pmReport post

Hi Chelsea1

Hopefully he won't need it x

Just wanted to wish you both lots of strength for this week and send huge hugs xx

I will be thinking of you xx

Jayjay

Member since
December 2021

695 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 12:48pmReport post

Hi Chelsea

How are yous holding up? When is crown?

I've been looking into the same and apart from list of numbers (pref memorised) money, underwear, shorts, T-shirts, a hoody and jeans there seems to be no point in much else initially as lots get confiscated, have you found the same? Oh Grey not black clothes.

Magistrates for us next week x

Chelsea 1

Member since
June 2021

891 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 2:57pmReport post

Hiya Upsetmum.



Fingers crossed he doesn't need it but you never know.



How's you and your daughter hunni. How was the visit ?



xx

Chelsea 1

Member since
June 2021

891 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 2:58pmReport post

Hiya Jayjay.



Bag of nerves to be honest , but at least we are near the end.



Crown tomorrow.



xx

Livuk1963

Member since
April 2022

30 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 3:05pmReport post

Chelsea 1



my love and support will be with you tomorrow xxxxx

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2401 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 3:52pmReport post

Hi Chelsea1

We had a good visit thank you for asking xx

Just wanted to send you both hugs and I will be thinking of you tomorrow xx

You have got this stay strong xx

Chelsea 1

Member since
June 2021

891 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 5:42pmReport post

Thank you Livuk.



Means a lot xx

Chelsea 1

Member since
June 2021

891 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 5:44pmReport post

Hiya Upsetmum.



So glad your visit went well hun. Was thinking about you.



Thank you hun. I have to be strong for both of us. He is my pain in the ass. But mine and just want this over with. xx

Jayjay

Member since
December 2021

695 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 7:32pmReport post

Oh Chelsea I didn't realise it was tomorrow, it seems to have came round so quick since magistrates. Wishing you lots of luck and I'll be thinking of you xx

Upset mum

Member since
June 2020

2401 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 7:37pmReport post

Hi Chelsea1

He will always be your pain in the ass :-)

Everything x for tomorrow xxx

ScaredLamb

Member since
May 2021

203 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 8:11pmReport post

Hey.



Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you for tomorrow xxx

SAL

Member since
December 2021

895 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 8:15pmReport post

I'm coming to this late, but JayJay might also be interested.

We were recommended to pack flip flops or something similar for use in the shower (apparently shared ones are not nice).

My person purchased quite a few specific things and we split it, he took half and I took half with me to send in. It seems to vary what happens from prison to prison so we hedged our bets.

I was really surprised that he was allowed the books he packed, but he wasn't allowed the paper. He was surprisingly allowed his battery powered radio, but not his CD player or the headphones.

A towel would be a handy thing to pack too - We've yet to be able to get one to him ( I sent one in after, but it didn't get to him). I also sent him a thin waterproof jacket so he can go out in the yard regardless of weather. I also ended up sending him trainers as he wasn't allowed the ones he wore to court and the prison issue shoes fell to pieces quite quickly. Oh and some gym/workout clothes.

I'm our experience he was allowed some of the stuff he took and we were allowed to send a parcel within the first 28 days, but not all of that got through.

All the best for tomorrow.

Edited Tue May 31, 2022 8:15pm

LostandConfused

Member since
July 2021

35 posts

Posted Tue May 31, 2022 11:57pmReport post

May good luck be with you tomorrow Chelsea, I hope you get the result you're hoping for xx