A Doctor going to Yankton Federal Prison Camp for four years called me last week. His concerns were far from what truly mattered. He was fixated on trivial matters like prison food and entertainment options when there were more critical tasks at hand.

1. Reverse Engineering Your Journey

When facing a federal prison term, it’s essential to reverse engineer your journey. Instead of getting lost in the daily grind of federal prison life, look to the end of your sentence. What do you want to achieve when you are released from prison to the halfway house? This is where you start.

Consider what new skills you can acquire and how to document and memorialize your progress. Start at the end of your journey, envision your success, and then create a backward plan.

2. Avoiding Problems In Federal Prison

Navigating federal prison life requires an understanding of the rules and potential pitfalls. Rather than obsessing over insignificant issues, focus on avoiding problems and building a release plan that shows why you are a candiate for more halfway house time. Speak with our team to ensure you understand the dos and don’ts of prison life.

Like any minimum security prison, Yankton Federal Prison Camp has its dynamics and rules. Being proactive and avoiding disciplinary infractions will make your time more productive and position you for early release opportunities.

3. Staying Connected to Family

Going to Federal Prison can strain family relationships. Instead of worrying about superficial aspects, prioritize maintaining a strong connection with your loved ones.

Establish a communication plan, whether through letters, phone calls, or visitation schedules. Keep the lines of communication open and transparent. Your family’s support is invaluable, both emotionally and for your successful reintegration into society. Never forget they will suffer more than you.

4. Making Victims Whole

For those who created victims, you must create a plan to make them whole. Set aside assets or funds for restitution, and work towards rebuilding trust with those you’ve harmed. Prioritize actions that demonstrate genuine remorse and a commitment to righting your wrongs.

In summary, the Doctor’s preparation Yankton Federal Prison Camp should not revolve around trivial concerns. Instead, he must prioritize tasks that truly matter.

What should you do instead?

1. Reverse engineer your journey, starting with your end goals and working backward to create a comprehensive plan.
2. Avoid problems by understanding the dos and don’ts of prison and by creating a release plan rooted in honesty and transparency.
3. Maintain strong family connections throughout your incarceration.
4. Make amends to victims and work diligently to rebuild trust.

Remember, slow and steady wins the race, much like the tale of the tortoise and the hare. Focusing on what truly matters and following these steps can make your time in federal prison camp more productive and ensure a smoother transition to the halfway house.

Discussion Questions:

1. What are you doing today to ensure you have the most productive prison experience possible?
2. What strategies can help you maintain strong family connections while in prison?

Question? We would love to speak with you. Call us now at 704-654-1604.

Justin Paperny