Capital Punishment &
Social Rights Research Initiative
Taking a Closer Look: Alabama
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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