Conjugal visitation rights, also known as prison visitation, refers to the legal right for inmates to have private visits with their spouse or intimate partner. Synonyms for conjugal visitation rights include prison family visitation, inmate family visitation, spousal visitation, and family reunion visitation. This visitation can be granted based on the behavior and disciplinary history of the inmate and may be restricted to a certain number of visits per year. The purpose of these visits is to maintain family relationships, decrease the likelihood of recidivism, and provide opportunities for rehabilitation. However, policies surrounding conjugal visitation vary across jurisdictions and some prisons do not allow them at all.