The federal prison camp in Dublin, California, is also known as Pleasanton. The prison includes a minimum-security prison camp, and a low-security prison. Two women serving time in the camp offered their thoughts about living at the federal prison. Surrendering to a Federal Prison Camp for … [Read more...] about Women’s Federal Prison Camp
Designation Basics
Any person facing a sentencing hearing in the Bureau of Prisons should learn about the designation process. That way, a person can start sowing seeds that may influence where he or she will serve the term. Getting “Designated in the Bureau of Prisons” The federal Bureau of Prisons confines … [Read more...] about Designation Basics
Tips Before Surrendering to Prison
Are you facing time in prison? Learn from our top-ten checklist on how to prepare for prison. Top-Ten Checklist Before Surrendering to Prison Step 1: Prepare to Document the JourneyStep 2: Establish a Primary Point of ContactStep 3: Understand Financial ImplicationsStep 4: Create Deliberate … [Read more...] about Tips Before Surrendering to Prison
First Step Act—Basics
People facing challenges with sentencing or imprisonment can empower themselves by learning more about reforms that benefit them. This article offers insight into the most significant reform legislation in decades: The First Step Act. My name is Michael Santos, and I work with others on our team … [Read more...] about First Step Act—Basics
RDAP Introduction
If you’re visiting our channel, we know that you want to learn as much as possible about the prison system—including opportunities to advance your release date. For that reason, our team at Prison Professors creates new digital content every day. In today’s article, we offer more insight to help … [Read more...] about RDAP Introduction
How to Send Emails from Corrlinks in Federal Prison
Using Corrlinks: Many people have questions about how they can stay connect with their loved ones while they are serving time in federal prison. There are three ways to stay connected with the world outside: 1. Send and receive mail through the U.S. postal service. 2. Make outgoing … [Read more...] about How to Send Emails from Corrlinks in Federal Prison
Filing Grievances
Time in prison brings complexities, and when those complexities surface, an administrative remedy may lead to a reversal of the problem. Administrative Remedy Program: Program Statement 1330, Administrative Remedy Program When prisoners have a grievance with any staff member or BOP policy, … [Read more...] about Filing Grievances
Home Confinement
Everyone facing time in federal prison looks forward to putting the confinement portion of his predicament in the past. Transitions to home come in gradual stages, beginning with time in a halfway house or on home confinement, which is part of a system known as Residential Reentry Centers … [Read more...] about Home Confinement
The First Step Act
The First Step Act offers hope to people going into the federal prison system. Learn more about the law and what it means to you. Prison Reform for You Anyone experiencing challenges with the federal criminal justice system should learn something about reform initiatives that will have an … [Read more...] about The First Step Act