by Encartele Inc. | Jun 22, 2018 | Correctional Insights, Smart Jail Technology
Between iPhone facial recognition and Amazon drone delivery, it seems there isn’t a task that technology can’t tackle. The era of electronics has officially dawned on us, and it’s imperative to stay up-to-date with the ever-changing and advancing tech world. Although...
by Encartele Inc. | May 4, 2018 | Correctional Insights, Recidivism, Uncategorized
Last year, childcare costs per family averaged $8,772 nationwide. Parents across all tax brackets will feel this increase, and many will rely on dual income sources to finance their childcare expenses. The children of inmates are especially vulnerable to these kinds...
by Encartele Inc. | Apr 27, 2018 | Correctional Insights, Tips & Facts
Imagine a picturesque summer landscape in southern Norway with the scent of blueberry bushes, birch trees, and the North Sea wafting through the air. None of the 300 inmates at the Halden maximum-security prison have to imagine anything—that seaside breeze is part of...
by Encartele Inc. | Apr 20, 2018 | Correctional Insights, Recidivism
Shopping for a new inmate telecom service provider can feel like walking through the shampoo aisle of your local supermarket; way too many options, and not nearly enough time to try them all out. As a jail administrator, you’ve got a whole community relying on you to...
by Encartele Inc. | Mar 29, 2018 | Correctional Insights
When a jail administrator sits down at the bargaining table to pick a new inmate phone service provider, it’s a daunting task. Hundreds of variables between dozens of companies must be considered, and after all is said and done, there’s virtually no recognition. But...
by Encartele Inc. | Mar 15, 2018 | Correctional Insights, Recidivism
In a previous article, we discussed the limited choices available to incarcerated persons. And while there are many choices that inmates can’t be allowed to make, some options and decision-making processes are too important to be allowed to atrophy. Incarceration...