What constitutes an effective program in prison? Michael Tausek built his career working in some of the nation’s most secure prisons. Wanting to improve morale for the people serving lengthy sentences and the staff members working in those prisons, he turned to Prison Professors. As a part of the … [Read more...] about Effective Programs
What is a Disciplinary Infraction in Prison?
A former lawyer began working with us after his release from prison. He offered his summary of a conversation that two of our team members had regarding disciplinary infractions. Guest Post on Disciplinary Infractions by Stan, an associate with Prison Professors Reporting to prison for … [Read more...] about What is a Disciplinary Infraction in Prison?
8,344th Day—Section 4
Finding the right role models gave me the strength to climb through a quarter-century in prison. In Section 4 of Prison! My 8,344th Day, I pay respect to Mandela, Frankl, and Solzhenitsyn. Audio Prison! My 8,344th Day—Section 4: Role Models I leave the quiet room and walk past the … [Read more...] about 8,344th Day—Section 4
Morale: Prison Staff
When people live without hope in prison, the feelings spread. Staff begins to lose morale. We’re grateful to Michael Tausek for allowing Prison Professors to contribute. He purchased licenses to use our program in the state of Maine’s prison system and the New York City Department of … [Read more...] about Morale: Prison Staff
Publishing from Prison
The BOP has a policy on manuscripts. In this era of the First Step Act it's more crucial than every to understand this policy. See below. BOP Authorizes Publishing from Prison: See BOP Policy on Publishing from Prison … [Read more...] about Publishing from Prison
8,344th Day: Section 3
For an example of institutionalization, listen to Section 3 of Prison: My 8,344th Day. It show how I pushed through a typical day during my 23 year of confinement. Prison: My 8,344th Day—Section 3—Making Plans I press the button to light the face of my Timex watch. The guards will … [Read more...] about 8,344th Day: Section 3
High Security Prisons
In high-security prisons, people lose hope. I remember those earlier years of my journey. In 1985, when I was 20, I began trafficking cocaine. In 1987, authorities arrested me. After a jury trial, a federal judge sentenced me to serve a 45-year sentence. I started that journey inside high-security … [Read more...] about High Security Prisons
8,344th Day: Section 2
Begin preparations for success early in the morning, whether in prison or out. This strategy got me through 26 years of confinement and it can help others, too. Section 2 of audiobook. Section 2: Prison! My 8,344th Day I’m back in the quiet room. I’ll have to return to my cubicle … [Read more...] about 8,344th Day: Section 2
Great News from Prison
Great News from Federal Prison The message below offers some great news from federal prison. Our friend surrendered to serve a 41-month sentence six months ago. Today he received news that will release will come to him much sooner than he anticipated. A person living in challenging times must … [Read more...] about Great News from Prison