Can Inmates in Adult Detention Use Social Media?
are inmates in the adult detention facility allowed to participate on social media sites?
Kristy Williams
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No. Inmates in adult detention facilities do not have access to social media. Internet access is heavily restricted or entirely prohibited in correctional settings. Any social media activity appearing to come from an inmate is being managed by someone on the outside on their behalf.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: June 20,2018
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