As explained earlier they have somewhat revised their program for the step down out of SHU. They sound the same to me. I don't see too much of a change. With the exception that now we don't need to sign a contract.

I'm still waiting to go before the (DRB) board to see what they tell me and what I must do to comply with their program if it's too much. I may have to decline. I am not going to bow down to them or anyone else. But if it's something I could work with, and still retain my self-respect and dignity. I'll think about it. I know some inmates have been let out of SHU. But others have refused to comply os this is why I can't say how I will react. I must hear them out first.

I will send the rest of the step down program policies as time permits. But it will be in parts. I know some inmates who have been let out of SHU and they are solid individuals. But still others who have refused are also solid individuals.

So this is why I think its confusing for a lot of inmates. I thought everyone was supposed to refuse comply. Obviously some have disregarded that.

New property allowed in SHU-Matrix: January 2014

2 - shorts (no logos)
1 - gloves
2 - body powders, foot power, talcum, 20oz max
6 - soap bars
1 - tooth brush (may be cut to meet standards
2 - tooth brush holder (only to cover top)
3 - toothpaste
2 - wash cloths
1 - hair grease (20oz)
1 - face cream (10oz)
2 - laundry detergent (36oz) warden approval
2 - laundry soap (7oz)
2 - lotions 30oz
Yes over the counter medications, cough drops etc.
1 - mouth wash
Yes - beverages canned or bottled soda, water (canteen only) no sugar/no aluminium or plastic bottles
Yes - candy no limit
Cereals - yes
Yes - cheese (no aerosol
Yes - chips, taco shells
Yes - cocoa (sugar free)
Yes - cookies
Yes - coffee
Yes - 1 condiments hot sauce, honey (no sugar), no jelly, honey, juices and sugar
Yes - pouched foods (vacuum packed) - tuna, sardines, etc.
Yes - peanut butter, 30oz
No - instant foods, rice, beans, chilli, pasta (I think this is a mistake!)
No - protein supplements (medical presc. only)
Yes - soups, noodles (styrofoam not permitted - staff may empty)
Yes - vitamins - solid tablet/caplet or soft gel only. not exceed 250 tabs per container, max 6 bottles per product (no bulk powdered products permitted)
14 - coloured ink pens fillers
10 - books/magazines (does not apply to legal books materials)
1 - bowl
1 - calendar
25 - card stock/drawing paper 12x12 (canteen only)
12 chalk pastel (canteen only)
200 - sheets of writing paper
1 - tumbler (16oz) (has to be of soft plastic with lid)
1 - ear buds (clear case only) value $50.00
1 - ring (wedding band)
1 - TV combination
1 - typewriter
1 - radio

* metal containers and glass containers not allowed.