What to Expect

Important information for friends and family about the phased closure of MCF-Stillwater: Memo

Información importante para amigos y familiares sobre el cierre gradual de MCF-Stillwater: Memo

A prison sentence can take an enormous emotional toll on friends and family. Research has shown that individuals who have regular, positive visitation and maintain contact with friends and family members do better after release from prison.

This handbook is intended to help friends and family members know what to expect when someone in their lives is incarcerated.

DOC Family & Friends Handbook (Staying Connected and Staying Strong)	Spanish DOC Family & Friends Handbook
Somali DOC Family & Friends Handbook	Hmong DOC Family & Friends Handbook

Below is a shorter pamphlet that includes the most basic information about what to expect in the first days of beginning a period of incarceration.

What to Expect: Transferring to a Minnesota State Prison