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Taking a Closer Look: Alabama

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William C. Holman Correctional Facility

Work

There is no work program in place.

Time in Cell

Cells  are 12ft x 7ft.in size. They have  a  sealed window the  size of one's palm, a toilet/sink, a table, shelf, and locker to store personal belongings.  Many men can touch both walls of their cell with their outstretched arms.

Culture

While inmates are allowed to have books, they are not allowed to purchase creative materials for different artistic pursuits.

Visitation

Visitations are non-contact and are conducted using phones through a pane of glass. Men on death row are entitled to a 2 hour visit per week on Tuesday, Thursday or Satuday.

Educational Programs

Death row has a faith-based program with educational courses.

 Two books can be ordered from the library once a week. Unfortunately, the library is closed for most of the year.

Healthcare

Inmates have to pay $4.00 for medical treatment. There are 4 nurses and 1 nurse pratictioner on a shift. In order to attain care for medical or mental health care, a request is put in. Regular mental health checks are not conducted.

Food

They are served 3 meals a day and are able to buy from commissary 3 times a week.

Solitary Confinement

No education programs are in place for Death Row, such as GED classes. However, there are classes available in spiritual growth, creative writing, yoga, and law.

Recreation

Texas Department of Criminal Justice policy states that recreation is 7 hours/week, either inside or outside. However, in reality recreation time is much less.

Inside consists of a "dayroom," or a cage in front of the cells in each section. Outside, inmates are  in cages with a hole in the ceiling.

Communications

Men on Death Row are unable to watch television. They have tablets and can email via a prison messaging system.

Through Their Eyes

The following are first-hand accounts of the living conditions on Texas Death Row directly from those inside this system.

Mission

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Vision

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