The unbelievable speed of technology has caught up with an industry least likely (in the masses' perspective) to intertwine with its prowess. With the birth of video visitation, families and loved ones of prisoners can now keep in touch with them without driving through long roads and going under rigorous security. It gives the families and friends a clear view on the status of their incarcerated loved ones, but a debate has been sparked when Securus Cheap Inmate Phonecalls the pioneer of offering Video Visitation is set to dictate that all prison facilities using its service to abolish in person visits a moved that caused outrage as evidenced in recent rallies and social media protests. But later last week Securus has reconsidered its decision and revoked the statement. This may be over but families and friends of prisoners are still confused which services to go through. We'll clear the mists so you can clear your head.
Video Visitation: There but Not Quite There
Video visitation is a great alternative for in person visits for busy individuals who would like to keep in touch but are busy with work or doesn't have time to go drive miles to go to jail. You can still see your loved ones, their facial expression, hear their voice like any other conversation but only within the cameras view. For those who want to get the whole 360 and extremely concerned about their loved ones, there are things that a video cam just can't see. Losing weight, pale skin color (a camera angle can fake a complexion), a bruise on body parts head below. For short it's not just enough. It may satisfy cravings but never really full. Plus the costs of video visitation is much pricier than a normal jail call.
In Person Visits: Time is an Investment
An investment as difficult to pull up as money. With all things competing for our attention, our work, other family members, school, the rent and other bills visiting someone may as be as daunting or even more than video visitation. But the benefits to reap are maybe worth it; you see them personally, feel them and get a full view. Seeing them in the flesh may set spirits to a high but the frequency of in person visits may be a farfetched idea as there are time limits and the stress of a long drive may be cause a beating to one's bodies.
Meeting Halfway
Prison call services may fill up the grey areas and can be a substitute if you are unsure of both. It's not that pricey and you still get to talk with your loved ones. This is a far better option than not talking to your loved ones at all.
