If I could BCJ zero stars, I would. I personally did not spend anytime there, but someone I care…read moreabout deeply did. I'm not saying that person was perfect, but they didn't deserve the mistreatment & neglect. So many times they would call me saying how hungry they were because dinner was at 4:30 and it wasn't enough. I would hear about how COs would literally yell & punish inmates even if what the inmate did was an accident. They were out on meds that they told the jail don't help them. Visiting was terrible! I do not care what you might think about me, but when I come in and say hello, the proper way to address someone is to say hello back. The COs that I interacted with either were very rude & I guess they just don't know how to talk to people. While other male COs would make inappropriate & scary jokes that honestly made me wonder why they weren't locked up. (Literally had one tell me he could pin me to the ground if he wanted to). Being an outside walking in, everything was gross! The walls were chipping & the floors were nasty. Contacting your loved one inside is a joke! I was so confused because putting money on a tablet was different from commissary, & used two completely different apps. My messages would take literally anywhere between 5-10 days even though I was using a texting app. Hoping other inmates that are in there share their experiences when they get out. I would add more but it would be a book.

Many inmates are told that they will be released on a certain day but end up stuck in for several…read moremore days not knowing why they aren't getting out. Correctional Officers job description is to sit behind a desk and do nothing. They will not answer questions and if they do they're incorrect. If you were not released please post

Everything it's a shithole but then again it's a jail for the most part the guards were pretty…read moredecent as long as it was their way

So recently I decided to break the law (It was a simple breaking and entering) and I got sent to…read morethis place. It was alright but a I had a few issues that made me give it 1 star. The guards were kinda mean. I tried to break out and guess what happened. They wouldn't let me. They tackled me like what the hell happened to my rights as an American citizen. The food was terrible. I asked for a fish filet and I got garbage. My room was terrible I was forced to share with this dude Gerald and he wouldn't let me have top bunk. If you're reading this Gerald I hope your wife left you for Fred. And my biggest issue was the clothes. They forced us to wear these ugly uniforms. They wouldn't let me wear my crocs because apparently they can be dangerous. So in all I do NOT recomend this place.

Had friends spend some time here and they raved about the friendly staff . The amenities are 5 star…read morethey had told me . Dining options are excellent as they have 3 5 star restaurants on site plus very close to downtown Bridgeton for more entertainment options . My friends told me they also offer Wine making classes and have tattoo conventions a few times a year .

Great place friendly and knowledgeable staff. Meals are…read moreserved with a wake call or by a pager. Rooms and activities are exactly like the brochure. Spacious gym for weight training, basketball, or hand ball, you enjoy this either indoor or outdoors. They offer long term stays with no specific check out times. This beautiful facility is located just minutes away from beautiful historic Bridgeton New Jersey, A cultural melting pot where you can enjoy a variety of cuisine.

What a great prison, this place was sweet! Out of all my stops at different county jails, Chester…read moreCounty Prison certainly takes the cake! Not once during my stay did I fear for the virginity of my anus. Were talking two gyms, contact visits, cable T.V's in every cell and a sweet ass commissary. I'm not even kidding when I say you could get a big bag of potato chips for $2.00! Many of the cells offer beautiful views of the surrounding scenic country side, which is famous for it's horse farms. Don't get your hopes up though as these premium cells are in high demand and there is usually a waiting list. Nothing is perfect I guess.. up until recently we were able to smoke cigarettes and crack the windows open. As far as food, meh, I have experienced better. However, the head chef Darin really made magic with what he had to work with. I really hope he is still there because he did a really great job serving up the food. If I know Darin, he might just still be. The Darin I knew never did like paying his child support. Oh, I almost forgot! During my stay the commissary was selling muscle shirts with a cartoon rendering of a prisoner being held down by a ball and chain. These were not only hilarious but they are sure to make really great gifts and souvenirs as well!!

It's been over 2 years and I still often think about the torture I endured at your prison. I pray…read morefor every single person stuck in their jail cell for 23 hours a day. I pray for their healing. I hope and pray they are finding a safe place within themselves so that they can remember they are human and deserve to get out of there. It's so easy to forget when you are reduced to just another number and treated inhumanely by the prison staff. I hope and pray that things have changed and that they are no longer holding people in their cells for 23-24 hours a day. I won't ever forget the torture I endured in your jail. I will see to it that things change in there. I will see to it that you never treat another human like that ever again. No one should suffer that kind of trauma at the hands of the criminal justice system. What a joke and pathetic excuse your jail is for "reform." All your jail does is create more trauma for those individuals who are already suffering.

We had never visited a place like this and it was so interesting. The audio tour does a great job…read moreof walking through how it was built, how the prisoners lived and why it's no longer in use. Its very powerful and there are a lot of places to explore on your own.

We saw this was one of the top rated attractions in the Philly area so we visited on a Monday…read moremorning (it's closed on Tuesdays). With our reciprocal museum membership we got free admission. We opted for the self guided tour with their audio headsets. The guide is very informative and if you listened to all of the recording it is 4 hours long! We did the main tour and listed to a few extras. We were there a bit over one hour. Overall it was very interesting and we learned alot about not only this prison but life in this first of a kind place. The place is pretty creepy. It is great that a group has stepped up to save this important piece of history!

UNIT P - FEMALE WORK RELEASE UNIT…read more We have 17 women on the unit. Out of 17 only 11 go to work. That means while 11 of us are getting up and going to work daily to bring back out paychecks to pay rent the other 6 are sleeping/watching tv/ emptying vending machines, etc. and NOT PAYING RENT but being given the SAME privileges. When addressed with WR management or CO they are told there is "nothing they can do". When we agree to join WR unit we sign a CONTRACT STATING WE AGREE TO ALL THE RULES. Yet only HALF of us are held to that contract. The contract states MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT- if you are fired or quit your job you are REMOVED from the unit. In the time I have been there, only some people are removed while others are shown favoritism and kept on the unit. Unemployed people who are on our unit are eligible for "cleaning" administration or the unit... except when they are let out of the unit they graze the pavement and peoples cars for cigarettes and lighters and have BEEN CAUGHT stealing from a WORKING WOMANS CAR and not removed from the unit. Remember, this lady that is stealing is not paying rent, while the lady she is stealing from IS. 11 of the working women have jobs that require them to get a good night sleep and to be up early... it is hard to get sleep when the women who do not have jobs that clean are told it has to be done between 11pm and 1am and are not told to keep the noise down. For multiple nights now, we have been woken up by girls screaming at people on the phone OR fighting over who cleans what and who does and doesn't have to clean. This should not be an issue. The people who do not work should be housed together in two rooms, and the working inmates should be kept together. This work release unit is a joke. It is made to make money or the county or the prison and not the inmates they claim to be helping "rebuild their lives". I would be embarrassed if I ran this place.

This place sucks. The decor or lack of decor leaves alot to be desired. Most of the staff was…read morefriendly but there are also a bunch of dickheads. The nurse was a complete witch. She thought she knew what meds I needed better then my doctor. The rooms are small and cramped. The metal beds will leave you disabled by the morning. The food is lower grade quality then dog food. Overall I dont recommend this place.

I'm disappointed with my recent experience applying for a position with Dauphin County Prison. I…read moreapplied and went through the hiring process but received a denial with what felt like a very vague explanation from HR. As an applicant with prior correctional experience and relevant training, I expected a clearer and more transparent explanation regarding the decision. It's frustrating when candidates invest time in the process and are left feeling that the decision may not have been evaluated fairly. I believe organizations, especially those serving the public, should strive for transparency, consistency, and equal opportunity in their hiring practices. I hope the hiring process can be improved so future applicants receive clearer communication and a fair evaluation of their qualifications.

I have a LO here who has FTD. The staff has been taking very good care of him and they have been…read moregreat to work with. I can't believe that I am working with a prison system. Professional, firm, yet humane.

Still trying to get our brother medical attention. He has serious medical issues and symptoms that…read moreif left untreated could be life threatening. This is a violation of his 8th amendment rights and he is suffering. Failing to acknowledge and address health complaints, not administering the necessary medications or treatment needed to manage or cure inmate health conditions, releasing inmates from medical quarters prematurely, delaying the treatment of an inmate's medical condition, not responding to emergency health issues as soon as possible Failing to diagnose a serious health condition of an inmate- he has experienced ALL of this at FDC. We are making calls and emails to anyone who will listen!

Great Food. I have been told by several Felons that if you are going to do time best food on the…read moreEast Coast. Arch St Philadelphia. Not easy to get in might need to look ahead

Went to get my puppy his license because it is the law There is parking on the premisesread more

actually, their score should be -100. two suicides in one week. does that give you an idea of how…read moreincompetent this ghetto/retarded jail is? but don't worry, i can keep writing the truth in yelp reviews, and keep emailing the attorney general's office of pa and the usa, but the truth is, no one cares in government.everyone collects a paycheck for not knowing how and not doing anything. forced mandatory overtime to cover someone else's shift happens every day, so in turn the staff take out their incompetence on the medical inmates who they do not take care of.