This program is more lecture based, rather than hands on preparation.
This is the beginning of your understanding of what is going on and what to expect from the Bureau of Prisons.

This Program covers in depth all of the following:

1. General Information - Statistics and demographics of the Bureau of Prisons.
2. What Happens Before Incarceration? - This addresses the time between indictment and incarceration. This is important for both the inmate and their families.
3. The Process of the Federal Criminal System - i.e., the denial of bond and remanded custody.
4. Initial Custody – This covers your arrival and intake process. This is known to be one the most stressful part of your entire period of incarceration.
5. Inmate Etiquette – This will cover the unwritten rules, regulations, do’s/don’ts, clubs and a glossary of slang that you will hear and need to understand.
6. Admissions and Orientation – This covers the orientation process, job assignment, initial inmate classification and sentence computation.
7. Life Inside the Big House – Learn about prison life, recreation, education, religious and social activities. Learn how to maintain normality and sanity while away from your home, job, and loved ones.
8. Release and Community Custody – Learn about various types of living situations once you finish your sentence.
9. Actual Prison Forms and Paperwork – Learn how to fill them out, view typical schedules, menus, discipline, and general information.

All of your concerns and trepidations will be eased during private consultations that focus on prison life. You will be given useful tools and valuable information that will help ease your time of incarceration.