W.Va. prison inmates now have access to electronic tablets
WTRF.com – October 26, 2019
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) – West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation has made electronic tablets accessible to its prison inmates. Global Tel Link has funded the tablets through a partnership with the state’s prison system, at no cost to taxpayers. Continue Reading
GTL to Play Big Role at 2019 ICPA Conference
CorrectionalNEWS – October 8, 2019
Taking place October 27–November 1 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the conference’s theme of “Strengthening our Correctional Cornerstones: Rights, Dignity, Safety and Support” will focus on correctional facilities that maintain dignity, enhance safety and provide support for inmates. Continue Reading
Justice Center brings technology to inmates
Richmond Free Press – September 27, 2019
They also can take educational courses online, arrange medical appointments, file grievances and handle other internal communication with jail staff using a tablet available in their cellblock or pod — eliminating paper messages that could get lost. Continue Reading
New Technology, Programs Enhance Opportunities at Loudoun Adult Detention Center
Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office – September 16, 2019
The tablets will enable users to take educational courses, read e-books, make phone calls to family during designated hours, participate in remote video visitation, and submit requests and other services that help build self-reliance and self-esteem. Continue Reading
INMATE ELEARNING FOR POST-INCARCERATION EMPLOYMENT IN THE GIG ECONOMY
eLearningInside News – September 12, 2019
There was a recent press release posted on Yahoo! Finance about a partnership between corrections technology company GTL and vocational training company VirtualiaNet. Continue Reading
Combining Trained Analysts and Proactive Intelligence, GTL Fusion Helps Correctional Facilities Solve Crimes and Stop Illicit Activity
Officer.com – September 10, 2019
Resulting in arrests, the recovery of contraband, and disciplinary actions, GTL Fusion provides solid results and benefits for customers. Continue Reading
Incarcerated people to prepare for freelance careers with tablets, vocational courses
HRDive – September 3, 2019
A partnership announced late last month between GTL and VirtualiaNet will provide incarcerated people with training and technology to learn “entrepreneurial skills” on GTL tablets. Continue Reading
Electronic tablets in prisons expected to improve inmate behavior, streamline operations
PennLive Patriot-News – August 8, 2019
“The tablets have been a very good thing here,” Clark said, listing a wide range of benefits, which included educational opportunities, a reduction in violence and cost savings. Continue Reading
GTL Steps Up to Help Rehab Substance Abusers
CorrectionalNEWS – August 7, 2019
GTL is breaking down those barriers through a partnership with Breaking Free Group, a UK-based digital health and behavioral science company that has pioneered the utilization in corrections settings of clinically-robust digital behavior change interventions for addictions. Continue Reading
Product News: 8 New Jails & Corrections Products
Officer.com – July 29, 2019
GTL’s CareerOneStop ReEntry is a secure application for the Inspire tablet which allows access to the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) CareerOneStop website content and tools. Continue Reading
GTL and Kentucky Foundation Offer Families Free Video Visitation
CorrectionalNEWS – July 25, 2019
“It is an honor to work with the WJRF and provide a mechanism by which children can talk, see, and maintain a relationship with their incarcerated loved one. GTL believes in the power of communication and connection in reducing recidivism and keeping families together.” Continue Reading
Text messaging, music and games: At MDC, electronic tablets for inmates locked inside
KOAT 7 Action News – July 19, 2019
MDC rolled out the tablet program a month ago, and inmates are able to use them throughout the day. On top of listening to music, playing games,and texting they can also use them to read articles, magazines and religious materials, as well as to view the facility handbook. Continue Reading
Partnership to provide free video visits for children with incarcerated loved ones
The Advocate Messenger – July 18, 2019
Partnership to provide free video visits for children with incarcerated loved ones – Video visitation offers benefits to both the children impacted by incarceration and their loved ones behind bars. Continue Reading
Boyd Fiscal Court makes approvals for jail
The Daily Independent – July 13, 2019
The New Tech bid will allow for the jail to replace security cameras, install a new control panel and intercoms and install a new keycard lock conversion. Continue Reading
Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation Partners with GTL to Offer Video Visitation Between Children and Incarcerated Parents
ABC 7 News – July 12, 2019
Due to their situations, many of these kids do not have contact with their incarcerated loved ones. Through GTL’s generosity, we are now able to help a different child each week communicate with an incarcerated loved one-talk to them, see their face, share experiences, and lift everyone’s spirits. Continue Reading
Free video visitation for children of inmates thanks to Frankfort foundation’s partnership
Associated Press / Fox 56 – July 12, 2019
The Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation (WJRF), which advocates for and serves Central Kentucky children and youth impacted by incarceration, announced today that it has started a new initiative with GTL to offer one hour of free video visitation time each week for a child to talk to a loved one currently incarcerated in a correctional facility. Continue Reading
Madison County Detention Center Implements GTL Services
CorrectionalNEWS – July 8, 2019
GTL recently announced that the Madison County Detention Center in Richmond has installed a new inmate telephone system to increase meaningful connections between inmates and their loved ones. Continue Reading
The Buzz: MCDC Updates Communication Technology
Richmond Register – July 6, 2019
“Starting today, GTL is the new inmate communication provider for the Madison County Detention Center,” said Jailer Steve Tussey in a press release sent out Tuesday. Continue Reading
Madison County Detention Center Implements GTL Services
American Security Today – July 2, 2019
“This new, intuitive technology not only better connects friends and family members to their incarcerated loved ones, it also provides security and investigation capabilities to the jail that allows us to increase security and safety.” Continue Reading
Video visitation to replace in-person visits at jail, detention center
Kenosha News – June 10, 2019
“Definitely the inmates will have more contact with their friends and family (with the new policy), especially using the off-site visitation,” Hannah said. Continue Reading
Editorial: Pros Outweigh Cons in Inmate Tablet Debate
The State Journal Editorial – June 6, 2019
We believe it’s a conglomeration of all three. The inmates are serving their time for their crimes and the tablets seem to pose no threat to public safety. Continue Reading
Franklin County Regional Jail Enters Inmate Tablet Era
The State Journal – June 5, 2019
The tablets came at no cost to the jail, officials said. GTL charges inmates for use of some services and reimburses the jail’s commissary for administrators allowing them into the jail, effectively generating revenue for FCRJ. Continue Reading
CRN IMPACT Awards: Ericom cuts prison violence, call costs
Connecting the Australian Channel – May 17, 2019
To alleviate the pressure, Ericom installed IP screen-phones from corrections technology specialist Global Tel Link. Many of the phones are in cells, where they provide voice and video calls. Importantly, the devices can also show videos, training material, or e-books. Continue Reading
Regional jail expands visitation opportunities — virtually
WY Daily – May 14, 2019
Video chats have become a common way to communicate with family and friends across the world — now, it’s possible even when that family member or friend is in jail. Continue Reading
Allen County Jail adds video visitation feature
WANE 15 News – May 13, 2019
The Allen County Jail is adding video visitation capabilities for inmates. It will not cost tax payers any extra money. Continue Reading
Lucas County jail adds computer tablets for inmate use
The Blade – May 6, 2019
The Lucas County jail recently acquired dozens of tablets for inmate use, a technology upgrade that will be used for streaming movies and connecting those incarcerated with their loved ones and others at home. Continue Reading
Currency and Confinement
Cape Breton Post – April 15, 2019
A kiosk set up in the entrance of the building — owned by Synergy, a Texas-based inmate communications company — allows for anyone to make such transfers, using cash or a credit card– in which the funds would be instantly available to the inmate in their trust account. Continue Reading
