February 7, 2015
Disciplinary Infractions In Federal Prison
As a man who makes a study of prison I am amazed at the poor decisions new incoming prisoners make. Those who succeed realize that imprisonment is harder on those that love and support them. Indeed, nearly everyone that reaches out to me tells me that this process has been harder on those that love and support them. One could reason, then, that ones highest values before, during and after prison should be family.
If that is the case then why do so many incoming prisoners act contrary to their beliefs?
Simple. Much like the behavior that led us into trouble with the system we still do not fully understand how one comment or statement could impact the rest of our life. The same goes for prison adjustment.
Yesterday, I received a call from a frantic wife whose husband was sent to the SHU. Despite her husband's proclamations that he would serve his 8 months productively, lose that weight, read some books, teach a class and so on, he got into a foolish argument with a prisoner, a gang member, no less. Some people in prison do not care if they go to SHU or get transferred. The people with whom I work, do.
Now, his wife with my assistance is working with him through the disciplinary process. He will probably lose his halfway house time. More than that, however, and more germane to my email, he is a walking contradiction. Despite his promises about serving time with dignity and a plan, he is failing. And he is making matters worse on his family.
To those reading let me offer some really easy prison advice: Prepare. To those reading this I can predict your success by how dedicated you truly are to the values you profess to live by. I recognize not all can afford a private prison consultant to walk you through the process. To the extent you can, then, read my blogs, watch my videos and spend the time to create a realistic plan. If I can be of assistance, reach out. Lastly, to those who have interest, I will send you my new lesson plan on Disciplinary Infractions. Just email me at jp@etikallc.com or call 818-424-2220.
Justin
Justin,
You hit the nail on the Head!!! this is so true. You can prepare, set goals heading in to incarceration. However this is a new world to us as 1st time offenders and as we get in to system that is so foreign to us any help from someone who’s been through it would be very wise.