Contents

Introduction

Processing A New Convict

Entry Checklist

A Typical Daily Schedule

The Ten Prison Commandments

PART I

YOUR DAY BEHIND BARS

CH 1

5 A.M.

WAKING UP IN A CELL

Privacy, bunks, toilet, hygiene, morning exercise, Ten-Minute Move, trust

CH 2

6 A.M.

THE CAFETERIA

Lines, eye contact, body language, seating arrangements, table manners, managing diseases, weight, the guards, fighting

CH 3

7 A.M.

THE SHOWER AND LAUNDRY

Personal space, protecting self, towels, infections, clothes, theft

CH 4

8 A.M.

WORK

Work ethic, Unicor, side hustles, killing time, jobs, outside training

CH 5

2 P.M.

EXERCISE

Physical and mental health, strength, weight room, gangs, defense

CH 6

3 P.M.

VISITATION / PHONE CALLS

Contact rules, visitation rooms, gifts, eavesdropping, betrayal

CH 7

4 P.M.

CLASSES / SELF-HELP GROUPS / BIBLE STUDIES/COUNSELING

Grief, using time, managing addictions, religion, patience, suicide prevention

CH 8

6 P.M.

THE COMMISSARY

Accounts, useful items, stamps, weapons

CH 9

7 P.M.

SOCIALIZING

Bartering, drugs, gambling, tattoos, TV, computers, library, snitching

CH 10

8 P.M.

SLEEPING IN A CELL

Meditation, reading, praying, crying, quiet, sleep

PART II

MORE STORIES AND ADVICE

CH 11

JUVENILE INMATES

Safety and education

CH 12

THE FAMILIES

Self-surrendering, children, money, contact, coming home

CH 13

GOOD BEHAVIOR VS. BAD BEHAVIOR

Good conduct time, disciplinary sanctions, parole board

Glossary

Resources For Inmates

Resources For Female Inmates

Resources For Families Of Inmates