Coming Home From Federal Prison: Why Preparation Matters Most
I know going to prison is not easy. But here is the truth nobody wants to hear: coming home from federal prison […]
Mona’s Eyes: 4 Lessons for a Government Investigation
Every week, my daughter Alyssa and I go to Barnes & Noble in Irvine. We usually eat dinner at Wood Ranch first, […]
Lewisburg Federal Prison Camp: RDAP, Daily Life, What to Expect
This page is for people who are preparing to self-surrender at Lewisburg Federal Prison Camp. It is not about the Lewisburg penitentiary […]
Self-Surrender Checklist: Top 10 Steps Before Federal Prison
If you’re self-surrendering to federal prison, you need to prepare. You need a self-surrender checklist that helps prepare you and helps handle […]
First Step Act Time Credits Update
Earlier today, on the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, I watched a video featuring Lauren Lambert interviewing Rick Stover, the BOP’s First […]
Learning the Ropes: First Days and Daily Structure in Federal Prison | Chapter 9
Learning the Ropes documents the first nights, intake procedures, schedules, and daily routines inside Taft Federal Prison Camp. Note: The chapter below […]
The White Paper and the Blueprint for Prison Reform
In 2008, the world was in crisis. Banks were collapsing, governments were bailing out institutions that had created the problem, and ordinary […]
Understanding the Underground Economy in Federal Prison | Chapter 21
How the Underground Economy Operates People entering federal prison often want to avoid problems and finish their sentence as quickly as possible. […]
Food Services and Prison Commissary Rules Explained | Chapter 20
How Meals, Schedules, and Commissary Access Actually Work If you are preparing for federal prison, you will hear people talk about food […]