The cult guide to UK prisons by Carl Cattermole – now fully updated and featuring contributions from female and LGBTQI prisoners, as well as from family on the outside. Contains: Blood – but not as much as you might imagine Sweat – and the prisons no longer provide soap Tears – because prison has created a mental health crisis Humanity – and how to stop the institution destroying it Featuring contributors Sarah Jake Baker, Jon Gulliver, Darcey Hartley, Julia Howard, Elliot Murawski and Lisa Selby. ‘Essential reading’ Will Self ‘We’re in the justice dark ages and Cattermole’s great book switches on the lights’ Dr Theo Kindynis, Lecturer in Criminology Goldsmiths, University of London ‘It has the potential to change a lot of people’s lives for the better’ Daniel Godden, Partner at Berkeley Square Solicitors’
This book is based on first-hand personal experiences; nevertheless it is not about guilt or innocence. It is a handbook; guidance for those Americans, who may one day have to go to prison. This is a directory to the idiosyncrasies of the American 'Justice Industry' and to inmates, guards, lawyers, judges, prosecutors and incarceration facilities within it. By and large the workings of this self-perpetuating 'industry' are little known to the general public. Here is a detailed guide for all those unfortunate Americans who one day may fall into the hands of this relentless 'industry'. It is a known fact that the United States has the highest number of incarcerated people in the world, hence mathematically speaking any American, including you the reader could easily be part of this sad statistics. By reading about events, persons and places described in this book, you the reader will be prepared (somewhat) to face this special section of society that (so far) had been locked away from you and the American public. ***** "There are two kinds of people my friends: The one who gets caught and the one yet to be caught..... every son of a bitch out there is guilty of something, including the judge and the jury who convicted me." A quote from Orlando - a federal inmate serving a life sentence.
Let Me Help You Survive & Thrive Five years ago, I started to panic. I was three months away from standing in front of a judge in federal court to be sentenced. I was in a panic because it was quite clear - I was going to prison. What would happen to me behind those prison walls? Would I survive?It wasn't until I was inside prison that I realized how important the information in this book would be to men and women about to enter the Federal Bureau of Prisons. I spent five years in federal prison, and following the advice in this book; I was not only able to survive, but thrive by making productive use of my time. So much so that it flew by! What you can expect to learn from this book: Part 1: Beginnings Things you can do right now, before coming to prison, to prepare yourself Important things you need to do in the first 24 hours What the living conditions are like Important points about prison etiquette Settling in Part 2: Doing Time Walk through a typical day in the B.O.P. The different options you have available to you for spending your time constructively Meals, communication, and the inside economy Part 3: Transitions Preparing yourself to be released from prison Your halfway house options The halfway house accountability system Dealing with your criminal background when searching for a job Part 4: Resources You are provided with a number of resources for all three phases of your incarceration: pre-trial, prison, and halfway house plus bonus chapter for those individuals who are entering prison as a Sex Offender. I wrote this book because I wanted it to be an important resource to help quell your fears, ease your anxiety, and give you the information I wish I had five years ago. Don't wait until you are inside to acquire this knowledge - learn it now! Check Out What Others Are Saying... "Having served time in a low security Federal prison, this book is as accurate as it gets.""Very useful and direct. Very Worthwhile.""Very well written. Straightforward and useful.""Written in clear, concise language this book is a "must have" for all first time inmates of the Federal prison system."Scroll up and BUY NOW!
Based on Ann Edenfield's experience when her husband was arrested and given a 15-year prison sentence, she describes all the confusing steps that families face approaching arrest, bond, trial, sentencing and incarceration, and discusses how to survive the prison system.
Incarceration can be cruel for prisoners and their loved ones. Learn what to expect and make the best of this time by staying safe and building a life behind bars.The Federal Prison Handbook teaches everything you need to know to protect yourself and survive the system, compiled by a college-educated federal inmate turned corrections consultant. This insider's view of the unknown world will guide you through the mental stresses of confinement, and keep you physically safe by explaining how to avoid the near-constant conflicts found inside federal prisons in the United States today.The Federal Prison Handbook is the definitive guide to surviving incarceration in federal prison. This handbook teaches individuals facing incarceration, prisoners who are already inside, and their friends and families, everything they need to know.The thorough information was compiled by Christopher Zoukis, who has first-hand experience with the federal prison system, as Zoukis served 12 years in prison as a young man, and is now the Managing Director of the Zoukis Consulting Group, a boutique federal criminal justice consultancy which assists defense attorneys, defendants, prisoners, and their families understand life inside the Federal Bureau of Prisons. In detailed chapters broken down by topical area, readers discover:-What to expect on the day you're admitted to prison, and how to greet cellmates for the first time.-What to do about sexual harassment or assault.-The best ways to avoid fights, and the options that provide the greatest protection if a fight cannot be avoided.-How to access medical, psychological and religious services.-How to communicate with the outside world through telephones, computers, and mail.-What you can buy in the official commissary and the underground economy.-A comprehensive analysis of Federal Bureau of Prisons policy and regulatory guidelines.-And much more!
What happens to a successful woman when her world falls apart and she is faced with betrayal, breast cancer, and prison? What happens when her pain Is unimaginable and her choices look bleak. When all this happened to Sue Ellen Allen, she chose to turn her pain into power. The death of Gina, her young roommate, coupled with an atmosphere of darkness and negativity, led her to find her passion and purpose behind the bars. Her experience of cancer, prison, and Gina s death is an inspirational story of courage, wisdom, and choices.
Written in collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Peter Golenbock, Larry Lawton's true-life story is a Hollywood producer's dream. Larry and Peter show the world a life of a straightforward, no excuses man who refused to let a broken system keep him down. Think Goodfellas, only better. Gangster Redemption tracks Larry's life growing up in the Bronx, his connection to organized crime, and how he went on to steal over 15 million dollars in jewels, ultimately landing himself in one of America's most brutal maximum-security prisons where he was exposed to unbelievable torture. Through reading this book, readers will discover: a vivid account of Larry's crimes and how he managed to evade law enforcement and the FBI for nearly six years a secret life of corruption the truth about prison life, what is lost, how to avoid and dissolve bad associations, and how to turn ones life around how Larry developed the #1 program in the country designed to steer teens away from a life of crime Lawton's Reality Check Program is nationally recognized and used by judges, law enforcement, government officials, attorneys, and parents all over the country. It has kept thousands of teens and young adults from going to prison. His success rate is incredible and well documented. So is Larry Lawton's story.
HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH FEDERAL PRISON AND GAIN AN EARLY RELEASE Have you or a loved one been sentenced to serve time in federal prison and have no clue what to expect? The experience doesn't have to be as scary or stressful as you may think. There is a way to overcome this obstacle as quickly as possible and come out on top! Let Lisa Barrett teach you the ropes! Barrett, a former school teacher and Teacher's Union President sentenced to serve a year in federal prison, utilized her time behind bars to create an invaluable road-map for prisoners. Through her first hand experience, research and interviews with numerous inmates, Barrett has compiled a unique resource for federal prisoners; the first of its kind written from a women's prospective.
'Shocking, scathing, entertaining.' Guardian 'Incredibly compelling.' The Times 'Heart-breaking.' Sunday Times Where can a tin of tuna buy you clean clothes? Where is it easier to get 'spice' than paracetamol? Where does self-harm barely raise an eyebrow? Welcome to Her Majesty's Prison Service. Like most people, documentary-maker Chris Atkins didn't spend much time thinking about prisons. But after becoming embroiled in a dodgy scheme to fund his latest film, he was sent down for five years. His new home would be HMP Wandsworth, one of the largest and most dysfunctional prisons in Europe. With a cast of characters ranging from wily drug dealers to senior officials bent on endless reform, this powerful memoir uncovers the horrifying reality behind the locked gates. Filled with dark humour and shocking stories, A Bit of a Stretch reveals why our creaking prison system is sorely costing us all - and why you should care.
