Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex…It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction.
–Albert Einstein
HomeWAV’s unique, patent pending, visitation system provides Internet-based video visitation adapted for use in the context of a Detention Facility. So what is the difference between HomeWav’s system and those of competitors?
HomeWAV Visitation System |
Alternatives |
|---|---|
| Inmate initiates visit direct with approved visitor – no operator assistance required | Other internet visitation systems require detention facility personnel to act as “operator” to connect the visit and to ensure inmate is placed at correct inmate station |
| Inmate and visitor schedule visits directly – no operator assistance required | Other internet visitation systems require detention facility personnel to coordinate scheduling |
| Visits take place as soon as both parties desire | Other visitation systems require minimum 24 hour (up to 2 weeks) advanced scheduling |
| No more missed visits because of rigid pre-set schedule | Advanced scheduling demands lead to missed visits due to intervening events causing frustration to all concerned |
| HomeWAV system provided and installed at no charge | Other visitation systems can cost upwards of $5,000 per station |
| HomeWAV system maintained free of charge for term of contract – 5 years | Competitors charge to maintain their systems |
| Detention facility owns equipment from day one | Competitors retain ownership of their equipment |
| System usage revenue shared with facility monthly – starting first month | Other visitation systems either generate no revenue, less revenue, or revenue sharing is deferred |
| HomeWAV inmate stations placed in common area/day rooms | Face-to-face visits require detention facility personnel to frisk inmates as they are transported between cell block and visitation room |
| No minimum length visit – can be as short as one minute | Competitors internet visitation systems require minimum visit length |
| All payments process through PayPal/third party ecommerce | Detention facility personnel required to collect and administer funds |
| Internet visitation reduces number of visitors entering your facility (experience shows 75% reduction) | Visitors entering facilities generate tremendous demands on detention facility personnel for processing |
