Everything it's a shithole but then again it's a jail for the most part the guards were pretty…read moredecent as long as it was their way

So recently I decided to break the law (It was a simple breaking and entering) and I got sent to…read morethis place. It was alright but a I had a few issues that made me give it 1 star. The guards were kinda mean. I tried to break out and guess what happened. They wouldn't let me. They tackled me like what the hell happened to my rights as an American citizen. The food was terrible. I asked for a fish filet and I got garbage. My room was terrible I was forced to share with this dude Gerald and he wouldn't let me have top bunk. If you're reading this Gerald I hope your wife left you for Fred. And my biggest issue was the clothes. They forced us to wear these ugly uniforms. They wouldn't let me wear my crocs because apparently they can be dangerous. So in all I do NOT recomend this place.

This is the worst prison!! I've been there and currently my husband is there. For this review I'm…read morefocusing on one particular thing. They don't give inmates there medications. Even for people who need it for heart conditions. I waited 3 weeks to get my psych meds. My husband has been waiting for his medication for a month now, and still hasn't been given it. This is serious! My friend hung himself in LCP because he wasn't given his psych meds. Ill be working on brining about something very soon. I'd give zero stars.

This place is Great! To start off it looks like an old English castle on the outside. All of the…read moreguards that I spoke with were friendly and polite. The food may not be the best but what do you want for nothing? My time here was too short and I hope to return soon. I would guess that the people giving this place bad reviews are probably just ignorant low-lives.

Had friends spend some time here and they raved about the friendly staff . The amenities are 5 star…read morethey had told me . Dining options are excellent as they have 3 5 star restaurants on site plus very close to downtown Bridgeton for more entertainment options . My friends told me they also offer Wine making classes and have tattoo conventions a few times a year .

Great place friendly and knowledgeable staff. Meals are…read moreserved with a wake call or by a pager. Rooms and activities are exactly like the brochure. Spacious gym for weight training, basketball, or hand ball, you enjoy this either indoor or outdoors. They offer long term stays with no specific check out times. This beautiful facility is located just minutes away from beautiful historic Bridgeton New Jersey, A cultural melting pot where you can enjoy a variety of cuisine.

The incompetence of this staff is beyond disgusting. Every department is full of people who sit on…read moretheir lazy asses instead of doing the jobs they're paid to do. I would love to show up to work, do absolutely nothing, and still collect a paycheck. Inmate Accounts was my final straw after speaking with a counselor who had the reasoning skills of a five-year-old. If this is what they call rehabilitation, it's a complete joke. Too many COs come across as cold, heartless, and completely unfit for the responsibility they were given. They represent the lowest standard of law enforcement. If you have a loved one in this system, stay involved. Call. Ask questions. Make sure they know someone on the outside cares about them and is paying attention. There's a reason this jail has a revolving door, and the people running it should be ashamed of themselves.

If I could BCJ zero stars, I would. I personally did not spend anytime there, but someone I care…read moreabout deeply did. I'm not saying that person was perfect, but they didn't deserve the mistreatment & neglect. So many times they would call me saying how hungry they were because dinner was at 4:30 and it wasn't enough. I would hear about how COs would literally yell & punish inmates even if what the inmate did was an accident. They were out on meds that they told the jail don't help them. Visiting was terrible! I do not care what you might think about me, but when I come in and say hello, the proper way to address someone is to say hello back. The COs that I interacted with either were very rude & I guess they just don't know how to talk to people. While other male COs would make inappropriate & scary jokes that honestly made me wonder why they weren't locked up. (Literally had one tell me he could pin me to the ground if he wanted to). Being an outside walking in, everything was gross! The walls were chipping & the floors were nasty. Contacting your loved one inside is a joke! I was so confused because putting money on a tablet was different from commissary, & used two completely different apps. My messages would take literally anywhere between 5-10 days even though I was using a texting app. Hoping other inmates that are in there share their experiences when they get out. I would add more but it would be a book.

It was definitely a unique experience, and well worth the admission fee. I found it to be…read moreeducational and creepy, yet in a highly photogenic and artsy kind of way. I couldn't stop taking pictures. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Besides, I don't think I can add anything to this review about its history that hasn't already been said. I'll just give you a few tips before your visit. Bring ear buds so that you can listen to the self-guided audio tour that is narrated by Steve Buscemi. It's 45 minutes long and is included with admission. Otherwise, just do as we did and go through each cell block at your own pace. You can always listen to the audio tour later. There's also a guided tour that can be booked for a higher fee. The best time to go is in the morning. It didn't feel quite as hot inside as I thought it would be. There are a few exhibits that have air-conditioned rooms if needed. One of them is the "Worship Behind Walls" exhibit that was closed off when we we there. Only the outer room was open in that exhibit. One of the cell blocks was closed off for the "Halloween Nights" event that starts in October. We were told that it's an amazing night experience. They even set up a speakeasy at Al Capone's cell for VIP ticket holders. It's just something to think about when planning your visit. It took us about 2 hours to go through it all. It's easy to navigate through each cell block due to the wheel design of the building from it's central hub. It's on the top 10 list of things to do in Philadelphia for a reason. It also gives you a chance to check out the Fairmount neighborhood while you're there. It was a great experience overall!

My wife and I were in Philly for a long weekend and saw that this was a cool spot to checkout…read more I am glad we did. It is an old prison set in a neighborhood, kind of like Wrigley Field is in the middle of a neighborhood. The structure is huge and has a hub and spoke type of detention with 8 cell clocks around a center location. The cells were small, but they did have Al Capone's cell, which was decked out! He was there for a year for an illegal weapon. Nice narration and a great way to spend an hour or two in Philly!

Very interesting place to find out about local historical figures, and the facts of life back then…read more Though we've seen lot's of historic houses, but still discovered for ourselves something we didn't know before. Too bad not much of information about this place on the internet, but we were very glad to discover it and recommend it to everyone loving the history of this country.

This place never disappoints! You need to go back each season to appreciate the changing landscape…read moreand step back in time!

You get what you pay for, bunch of rotten co*ksuckers. I would not recommend this disgrace of a…read morepolitical biased authority (: What goes around comes back around !

This facility is very poorly administrated. It provides NO rehabilitative counseling or help to…read moreinmates. The system is a private company and any communication with an inmate has a fee. A friend or family member must register for phone or messages so the inmate can message or call and they can only message or phone at a phone call or message cost that the friend or family member must have an account they pay for. To put any funds in the inmates account there is a costly fee. Put $15 into the inmates account "trust fund" and you pay a $5 fee just to put in funds. The social services are a joke. If an inmate requires placement in a recovery or halfway house the inmate must contact and find a placement and they cannot make any phone calls or email or even search. The social worker does not advocate or do the searching- if an inmate can get a s w appointment the s w will place a call on their phone but the inmate has to do the search and connecting. Medical or dental help is limited and sporadic. If an inmate has any funds in their trust fund the medical unit charges $5 for aspirin and $5 to see the prison Doctor or dentist, This is a money making business. It is NOT there to help any inmate recover from anything. Investigations should be conducted. No wonder inmates return, they get released with no help or rehabilitative assistance. This system is a blight on our prison system and has no compassion.

You know how they say Disney is the happiest place on Earth? This is the exact opposite…read more 1 star. Would not recommend.

I know! I know!! Jury Duty sometimes feels like a setup, but it's your civic duty. Make sure you…read moreget there early because the lines to get in are always super long, especially because cases are ACTUALLY occurring while you're going through the juror selection process. Make sure you are early enough to stop and get something to eat because they no longer offer food other than from a vending machine. Once in the juror selection room, make sure you pay attention to all instructions. Watch the little video and fill out the questionnaire honestly. The staff that I've interacted with have always been kind and courteous as long as you are the same. It sucks to sit there for hours, but there is a bright side. Your JUROR badge gets you a 10% discount at any of the shops in Reading Terminal Market. One tip I've always found works: if you really don't want to be selected for jury duty, act like you do want to be there! This particular occasion, I wasn't selected, received my $9 check and was on my way.

My stepdad has long drilled it into my head that jury duty is a civic responsibility, and I have to…read moresay I agree with him. As much as I still dread to see the jury duty slip come through the mail slot, I accept the call to action. Maybe it's my easygoing attitude that keeps landing me in the jury box! I just completed my second stint as a juror on a criminal case (first time in Philly - the other case was when I was a NJ resident). I have to say, I found the whole thing fascinating, if a bit time consuming. There are inconveniences involved for sure. The expense of getting to and from, not to mention lunches out each day. But probably the worst is giving up your cell phone the moment you get into the court room. They take this so seriously, even though they send you home with all the Internet access in the world each night. I don't understand it and I suspect it has more to do with not trusting people to have their phone on airplane mode or off in the courtroom, than it does with having Internet access. Pro-tips for potential jurors: serving on jury duty even for just a day will get you discounts at nearby restaurants and some Reading Terminal Market vendors. Be sure to ask about the discount! Also, you can bring coffee or other beverages into the building, but not in glass or aluminum containers. We had a laid-back judge who also allowed us to bring beverages into the courtroom. Trust me, you're gonna need a steady infusion of coffee if you get selected. Overall, my experience was interesting and fairly pleasant, but I'm off the hook for the next three years and not sad about it. I'm sure I'll be back at some point, hopefully in the distant future.