RDAP and Psychology Programs: Eligibility, Limits, and Reality | Chapter 17
RDAP and Psychology Programs Summary RDAP and Psychology Programs can affect sentence length, placement, and daily conditions in federal prison. Eligibility often […]
Education and Recreation in Federal Prison | Chapter 16
Making Use of the Time Some people want to use their time in federal prison constructively. Education in prison can help a […]
Job Details in Federal Prison: Inside Prison Jobs | Chapter 15
Job Details in Federal Prison Summary Job Details in Federal Prison determine daily routines, income, access, and structure. Assignments vary widely in […]
Security Levels in Federal Prison | Chapter 14
Summary: What Security Levels in Federal Prison Mean for Housing Security levels in federal prison determine where people sleep, how much movement […]
What to Know About Disciplinary Infractions in Federal Prison | Chapter 13
Chapter Summary: Disciplinary Infractions in Federal Prison Explained Disciplinary infractions in federal prison begin with staff reports and often end with long-term […]
Administrative Remedy Process: A Realistic Look Inside | Chapter 12
Chapter Summary – A Look Inside the Administrative Remedy Process This chapter explains how the Administrative Remedy Process works, why timelines and […]
What to Know About the Prison Staff Hierarchy | Chapter 11
Chapter Summary – Prison Staff Hierarchy This chapter breaks down how the Prison Staff Hierarchy functions in federal institutions and how each […]
Prison Transfers: What You Should Know | Chapter 10
Chapter Summary – How Prison Transfers Work Anyone who enters federal prison without the ability to self surrender will go through the […]
Before, During, and After a Sentencing Hearing | Chapter 9
Summary of the Sentencing Hearing Process This chapter explains what happens before, during, and after a sentencing hearing, including how judges evaluate […]
Examples of Problems in the PSR | Chapter 8
Summary of Common Problems in the PSR and How to Avoid Them This chapter explains why the PSR becomes the primary document […]
What to Know About the Pre-Sentence Investigation Report | Chapter 7
Summary of Key Points About the Pre-sentence Investigation Report This chapter explains how the Pre-sentence Investigation Report is prepared, how probation officers […]
Why Do You Need A Sentence-Mitigation Plan?| Chapter 6
Chapter Summary – How Early Mitigation Shows Accountability and Progress In this chapter, I discuss how a sentence-mitigation plan helps judges see […]