I'm going to prison for 10 years? Any advice for me?

Grace

Stand tall, stay true too your word. Try to keep to yourself and find a good pen pal. Receiving mail on the inside of the walls is like presents on Christmas. Good luck to you.

vickie g

I have a family member currently incarcerated and he said the first month is the worst. You will most likely be sent to a reception center where they will do a total physical, mental, and educational evaluation on you. Once your custody level is determined along with and medical needs, you will be transferred to the closest facility to your home, pending availability.
The main thing my relative needed was cash to make his life as comfortable as possible. If you can, you really need to have someone on the outside who will be there for you not only financially but emotionally as well. Mail is also important. Be sure and take everyone's phone number and addresses with you. You will only get one chance every six months to add people to your calling list. Visitation forms will be given to you to send out to your Loved ones as well.
You CAN do this!!!! Be strong and remember that everyone is as scared as you are, and that this too shall pass!!
You can e-mail me anytime if you have more questions.

Hollynfaith

Ten years means you've done something pretty bad. And if that's the case, why on earth would you expect us law abiding citizens to give you advice on what you should know. You should know what all of us know. IF you don't do the crime, you don't do the time! It has nothing to do with comic genius...it's called common sense! Take a bible with you, learn something beneficial while you're in there.

thinkidiots

Like the other guy said, just lay low, keep to yourself. Don't start stuff. Don't act tough until it's necessary, i.e. ignore comments but if somebody touches you, that's different.

Also, just like everyone else, this man does not deserve to be raped. He was not sentenced to "10 years of rape". Anyone suggesting that he deserves that is a malignant, immoral dope who should be in jail instead of this man.

Also, just because he's going away for ten years doesn't mean that he did something horrible. He might have been selling alcohol or cocaine. Oh wait, he could have sold the poison as a bartender but if he'd sold cocaine he'd be doing 10 years. Funny, huh?

And extremely unjust: think before you speak. There's a lot of people more innocent than you in jail. (And by the way, the vast majority of citizens of the US [and of the world] have committed a crime, i.e. a misdemeanor or felony, in their lives. These are your brothers and sisters and none of them deserve rape.)

lessthan3ron

behave in prison so that you may be given a parole.

The Beast

Don't get into prison politics, that could be life threatening.

cowboycloser2000

do not look anyone in the eye,unless you are prepared to fight,find your niche and hang on.when ever it seems too quite , duck.....................and when in a riot keep as low a s possible

nsprdwmn

Sorry to hear it but to tell you what you'll need is money. Make sure you bring some with you to set up a canteen. A place where you can buy soap, coffee, etc. This can be a great bargaining tool. You are going into a place where money doesn't exist. Bring a pen no one ever has a extra pen. Pens are easy to bring in, and one of the items you'll look for on a regular basis. Set up your contacts now make sure they visit regularly once your in people tend to have better things to do. Get all your phone numbers for your call list to be approved no 411 in the can. Get organized and it won't be such a bad thing. The time goes by fast when prepare yourself for the change.

GRANNY12GR1

Just be a stand up person and keep your eyes open and your head up. do what you need to do to survive. Money will help with things but bartering is usually forbidden and will get you segregated if caught. They won't let you keep your pen. You'll have to buy pencils. Try like heck to stay real and I hope all those close to you keep in touch. Communication is everything. Good luck to you.

preacher55

Just remember, You don't have to stand tall, but you DO have to stand. Don't be a punk.

Eve

Drop the soap, what are you going in for? If you are a bad person who deserves prison, Do Please Drop the Soap.!

Anee

Stop being so damn angry and hurry up and do your time because I'm already tired of paying taxes that is used to feed you.

justhinking

I agree with Vicky G. Don't allow all the people posting here trying to be comedians get to you. Each situation is different and some day one of these law abidding citizens may find themselves in your shoes whether it is them or one of their children. Take care of yourself and remember we all make mistakes. It is not the end of the world but maybe a chance for a new start.

shomechely

Take advantage of all of the education/vocational training offered. Do all the drug abuse and counseling programs that you can. You will be tempted to join a gang for protection, but be careful because this can backfire and end up getting you in more trouble. Keep a low profile and do your time.

Tammy G

Don't trust anyone. My brother was in with a guy and found out after the fact tht he was a child molester of a family member.

jennyjen

wear protection when your do-in it with the boys

goz1111

depends on the type of person you are, most likely you will have to send a message to all that you are no ones b*tch or you will be

tyrone b

Vaseline. You need lots of those.

oddoneout

Make the biggest guy in the block your boyfriend.

smart@$$

all joking aside,get a friend in the soap business. have him smuggle razors and other contraband. keep in mind prisoners segregate themselves by race. whites and Hispanics get along on a formal basis, blacks generally keep to themselves.
don't admit guilt about your conviction to anyone, inside or out.

best of luck!

raypcdr

Really... don't drop the soap. Don't let em take your cornbread. Oh yeah... enjoy your stay!

HBPD 126

2 words..........................

SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Neicha J

well the first question that i have for you is...Why are you going to prison?I would beable to give you a little advice if youd inform me as to why your going to prison.my husband was in prison for 4 years for volanteer manslaughter but the reason he only got 4 years was because the guy was in a comma and came out of it.Anyways talk to you later.

tiger71089

what are you doing to prison for??

learn some self defence - you may need it. and take a large jar of vaseline

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