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Index
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Accustomed to the Reality of Going to Prison
Prison Demographics
A Brief Look at the American Criminal Justice System
Pay Attention to Your Attitude and Behavior During Court Proceedings
The Role of Your Attorney and the Prosecutor
Pre-Sentence Investigations: How They Can Hurt You and Help You
Let’s Make a Deal: Plea Bargains and Sentencing
Understanding the Goals of Incarceration
Revenge vs. Punishment for Crimes
Chapter 2: What to Know Before You Go
Communities Within Communities
Who’s Who in Prison
Your Medical Treatment in Prison
Who’s Who Among Prison Inmates
Chapter 3: Things to Do Before You Go
Your Family and Personal Finances
Legal Essentials
What To Bring With You to Prison, and What You Cannot Bring With You
Emotional Support For Your Family
Chapter 4: Prison Rules to Know Before You Go
The Convict Code
General Prison Rules
Risky Business: Staying Safe in Prison
Chapter 5: Necessary Information You Won’t Find at Orientation
Prison Gangs Overview
Gang Profiles
Prison Drugs Overview
Sex in Prison
The American Civil Liberties Union
Racism and Hatred
Corrections Officers
Common Mistakes Inmates Make
Privacy in Prison
Chapter 6: Medical Care in Prison
Meet Your Physician
Special Medical Needs
The Athens Oath
End-Of-Life Issues
Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Prison
Chapter 7: You and Your Family Before and During Your Incarceration
Tips on Staying Close to Family Members While in Prison
Chapter 8: What You and Your Family Will Go Through
Your Children
Your Spouse or Partner
Your Parents
Chapter 9: Women in Prison
Women’s Issues in Prison
Pregnant in Prison
Child Custody
Changes in Women’s Prisons
Chapter 10: How to Keep Your Mind Right While You Are in Prison
Prisonization
How to Stay Positive
Conclusion
Appendix A: Criminal Law and Procedure Terms
Criminal Law Terms
Criminal Procedure Terms
Appendix B: Common Prison Slang
Appendix C: Answers to “Check Your Understanding” Questions
Bibliography
Author Biography
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