Fulton County Jail

Inmates

Interview with Emily and Kelly

JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates?
Emily: no not really I was just ready to get out of there because of the children I had waiting on me and It made me think more why did I not think about what I done before and I wouldnt be in this I did it to myself and learned a lesson
Kelly: The other inmates were easy to get along with. I feel I made some friends. Some, however were mentally ill and more difficult to be with.

JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates?
Emily: when it came to chow time and the bathroom I lost my temper a lot and that made it worser where the judge gave me more time
Kelly: I basically would walk away when an argument was taking place. There were some arguments about television shows or food. I gave a lot of my food to other inmates to make friends.

JM: Were you able to choose an inmate if you knew one?
Emily: no
Kelly: I was not able to choose my inmate even if I desired.