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Everyday thousands of people are sentenced to federal and state correctional facilities. Some for just reason and others for relatively petty crimes.
Either way this can be an intimidating and frustrating experience for both the offender and their family. There is no way to fully know what awaits in prison, but with the right knowledge you cannot only prepare yourself but improve your prison stay.
The advice on this site comes from my own personal experience and experiences of others in prison.

Either way this can be an intimidating and frustrating experience for both the offender and their family. There is no way to fully know what awaits in prison, but with the right knowledge you cannot only prepare yourself but improve your prison stay.
The advice on this site comes from my own personal experience and experiences of others in prison.
Prisons will vary state to state and by location. The guidelines for each prison will be slightly different based on security level and location.
Click the Inmate and Prison Info link to find the Federal and State Department of Corrections Websites. Here you will find:

Whether you like it or not fighting will be a part of prison. When you fight in prison it is not about winning or losing, but about sticking up for yourself.
It is important that you learn some basic self defense before entering prison. For self defense tips and techniques click on Self Defense Tips the link. On this page you will also find several self-defense and street fighting guides.

Being incarcerated will not only be difficult on the inmates but also on their families. There are various support groups for inmates and their families to help them through this tough period.
For information on support groups for inmates click on the Family and Prisoner Support link.

Until recently healthcare in prison was not very adequate. Due to various lawsuits and legislation there have been vast improvements in this area.
Now all prison inmates are entitled to dental, medical, and mental healthcare. For more information on healthcare in prison click on the Healthcare in Jail and Prison link.


When fighting a criminal case you must have an attorney that you trust. Finding a competent lawyer that you feel comfortable with is the first and most important task you must complete.
For tips on retaining an attorney and finding one in your area please click on the Retaining an Attorney link.

I can share as many tips and tricks to survive prison, but nothing will fully prepare you. As I have mentioned, on my other pages there are a multitude of different guides that can help you through this tough time. On top of that I would like to take the time to share my life experience before, during, and after prison.
To read my story please click the My Story link.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to click the contact me link at the bottom of the page or send me an email at Rob@allaboutprison.com. I will try to answer any question you have to the best of my knowledge.
Click the Inmate and Prison Info link to find the Federal and State Department of Corrections Websites. Here you will find:
- Institutional Information

- Instructions to add funds to inmate accounts
- Mail and Package Policies
- Visitation Policies
- Phone Services
- Inmate Programs and Services
- Commissary Info
- Prison Preparation Info
- Much More
Whether you like it or not fighting will be a part of prison. When you fight in prison it is not about winning or losing, but about sticking up for yourself.
It is important that you learn some basic self defense before entering prison. For self defense tips and techniques click on Self Defense Tips the link. On this page you will also find several self-defense and street fighting guides.

For information on support groups for inmates click on the Family and Prisoner Support link.
Until recently healthcare in prison was not very adequate. Due to various lawsuits and legislation there have been vast improvements in this area.
Now all prison inmates are entitled to dental, medical, and mental healthcare. For more information on healthcare in prison click on the Healthcare in Jail and Prison link.
When fighting a criminal case you must have an attorney that you trust. Finding a competent lawyer that you feel comfortable with is the first and most important task you must complete.
For tips on retaining an attorney and finding one in your area please click on the Retaining an Attorney link.
I can share as many tips and tricks to survive prison, but nothing will fully prepare you. As I have mentioned, on my other pages there are a multitude of different guides that can help you through this tough time. On top of that I would like to take the time to share my life experience before, during, and after prison.
To read my story please click the My Story link.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to click the contact me link at the bottom of the page or send me an email at Rob@allaboutprison.com. I will try to answer any question you have to the best of my knowledge.



