Rules for Prison Tours

Be sure to be on time for the departure. We leave on the dot!
Tips on dress:

 -- Wear comfortable shoes; we often do a lot of walking
 -- Dress appropriately for the weather. We will be walking outside.
 -- Get a good night's sleep; Tours can be tiring!

The following are the tour rules:

 -- NO BLUE JEANS (slacks, non-blue jeans, cords, or other
    apparell is acceptable)
 -- NO "PROVOCATIVE" clothing (eg, tight sweaters, "muscle shirts,"
    skirts above the lower part of the knee cap)
 -- TWO PIECES OF PICTURE ID (eg, license, NIU id)
 -- No contraband (eg, pens, key-chain sharp implements,
    pepper spray, lighters, gum, etc)
 -- No expensive jewelry and minimal cash  (we can leave
    valuables in the vans)
 -- DO NOT give anything to or exchange anything with inmates.
 -- Wear undergarments 
 -- We can bring NOTHING into the prison with us (no combs, pencils, 
    rubber bands...only ID)
 -- No chewing gum
 -- Piercings may set off the metal detectors and you might be asked
    to remove them. If possible, remove all pierced metal items
 -- To not give inmates personal information of any kind, other than
    the school you attend or the class
 -- Do not argue with, insult, or disrespect inmates.
 -- DO NOT engage in the "jenny jones" walk or exhibit other
    provocative behavior
 -- Yes, you must wear undergarments!

Generally, we will NOT eat during the tour (or stop before or after),
so if you get hungry easily, bring a snack with you.   

Prisons are strict/non-nonsense, and if their rules are not followed,
we may all be denied entry. 

Remember--you are representing YOUR UNIVERSITY!

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