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Can You Make a Three-Way Call From Federal Prison?
John's wife patched in his lawyer on his first call. He got a 297 incident report and lost phone and visits. Learn the rules before you report. Part 7 of 30.
Justin Paperny
Nov 11, 2026
How Do You Get Along With Other Men in Federal Prison?
Daniel started helping men at Lompoc build their profiles. When he made small mistakes, they gave him a break. Why contributing matters inside. Part 6 of 30.
Justin Paperny
Nov 10, 2026
Do You Need a Release Plan Before Going to Federal Prison?
I shared my release plan with my probation officer before I came home. He approved my work and more than 50 trips. Other men ended up at KFC. Part 5 of 30.
Justin Paperny
Nov 9, 2026
Got a Longer Federal Sentence Than You Expected? Now What?
Ray expected 18 months and got 60. He got into RDAP at Leavenworth in about ten days. What the work before prison did for him inside. Part 4 of 30.
Justin Paperny
Nov 7, 2026
Will Your Bank Close Your Accounts If You Go to Prison?
Bank of America and Merrill Lynch froze my accounts after I surrendered. Nobody at home could act for me. Handle this before you report. Part 3 of 30.
Justin Paperny
Nov 6, 2026
Gambling in Federal Prison: Debts, Rules and Family Costs
Gambling in prison can leave families paying debts. Learn the BOP rules, hear what Matt saw at Lompoc, and build a plan for handling boredom without betting.
Justin Paperny
Nov 5, 2026
Best Jobs in Federal Prison: What I Learned at Taft
What's the best job in federal prison? I share how I got my job at Taft, what I learned in the kitchen, and why some prison jobs create problems.
Justin Paperny
Nov 2, 2026
Is It Worth Writing a Blog While You Are in Federal Prison?
Six weeks into Lompoc, Daniel had four readers and wanted to quit. I mailed my first blog home from Taft. Why the early entries still count. Part 2 of 30.
Justin Paperny
Oct 31, 2026
What Should You Do in the Months Before Federal Prison?
Daniel booked two calls and missed both. On surrender day he held a folder he'd built in the months before. What to build before you report. Part 1 of 30.
Justin Paperny
Oct 30, 2026
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