Arlington County Jail

Inmates

Interview with ChiChi and Kelly


JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates?
ChiChi: At fisrt it was akward, everyone was already set in there own cliques. Plus my cell mate was always sick and was hard to bunk with.
Kelly: No. I was with the most laid-back ones. Everyone had their own clique, but was very nice to new people.

JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates?
ChiChi: Just respect their space and there tv time. I kept to myself and did not speak more because I was angry and could not believe I was in there.
Kelly: Follow instructions from deputies. There were no fights while I was there.

JM: Were you able to choose an inmate if you knew one?
ChiChi: No, ny cell mate chnaged about 10 times. I never had a choice.