Really not too terribly much to research. Word of advise? Talk to the classification staff and let them know what's going on. One of our biggest issues is lack of information. When offenders go through the initial process, we question them on a ton of things like substance abuse and such. I know EVERYONE here is going to be COMPLETELY surprised to know that they tend to lie or not share information at all?!?! Sorry, sarcastic rant done. Don't stalk them, but if there is something important going on like the death of a loved one that they were close to then let them know. It makes our jobs SO much easier when we have advanced warning of a possible melt down. We get to talk to them before they've worked themselves into a frenzy that way.
They will also be a great source of information for you as, within reason and policy, they can not only let you know how he is doing but answer questions about how to visit, send money, send items, etc...
