Pyerse Dandridge

Are you wondering how to self-surrender to a federal prison camp? I understand difficult it is to turn yourself in…

What will it take for true prison reform to occur?  It seems as if people from all walks of life…

Prison romance can be hard. They’re even more difficult when you consider all the restrictions of a prison inmate. All…

There is a stigma that implies prison healthcare is the best around. Everyone is stuck on the fact that it's…

Family photos and pictures, in general, can be used to uplift and encourage someone as well as and relive or…

Keeping in touch with family can be hard when you’re in prison. One of the hardest things about going to…

Jobs in prison are one of the lowliest occupations you can have. In my experience, they are also jobs that…

The punishment for many non-violent criminals is to enter into low-security prison camps for their crimes. Even though there is…

As I neared the end of my stay at the Herlong Prison Camp, I realized that I didn’t like participating…

Are you on your way to federal prison camp? This video will help. I explain detail what you will find when…

Do you know someone who has ever thought about becoming prison pen pals with an inmate? Depression and loneliness are…

Would you ever think, food contamination and depression could be linked? I definitely didn't think they were until I read…

The number one issue for newly released inmates is surviving financially. It’s extremely difficult to find a job and/or housing…

 4 Reasons Routines Help You in Prison Routines can seem mundane and tedious to the person that has to…

There’s a saying in the street and I’m sure you’ve heard somebody say to you. It’s simply, “Snitches get stitches”.…

Good-byes aren’t hard when you know you’ll see that person soon. When you are unsure of the time frame or…

Most people know what prisons are and the details of how they may be operated, but most don't know what…

This week I read on SF Bay Review that California State and local prison have been forced to limit their…

I frequently read, watch and listen to things that pertain to inmates, former felons and jails. I recently watched a…

The majority of inmates in a prison camp are non-violent offenders that just needed money and sought it out illegally.…

You can tell a person’s characteristics by the way they work. It doesn’t matter if they are in prison or…

  Prison stories are often filled with memories of inmates being victimized by the staff, the overall system or even…

They say fasting has benefits for the mind, spirit, and body. Many people have to fast for medical procedures and…

I've been thinking about what would make prison camp more productive for the inmates. I thought carefully about all of…

Prison isn’t a place of positive enlightenment. It’s full of strict rules and regulations, required forms and paperwork, and negative…

Inmates are required to get jobs while in prison. They are paid various and competitive wages just as if they…

One of the most important details when looking for a job is the amount of money being offered for the…

Part of the prison care system allows inmates to receive healthcare. In order to be able to see a doctor,…

Sentencing Guidelines to Qualify for Federal Camp Status If you're here, you're wondering how to qualify for federal prison camp…

Rumor Has It Sexual desire is normally very strong in males to begin with and everyone knows the urge for…

While I was in camp, I learned that if you became a strong person because of being in prison camp,…

I found this journal entry in my prison camp journal at home. I wrote it because I was working on…

One of the most famous saying for anyone going to prison is, ‘Don’t drop the soap’. Most people think that…

“Snitches get stitches” is a powerful statement that implies that tattle tales or snitches deserve the consequence of being beat…

Everyone needs a friend sometimes, even when you’re behind bars. It can be lonely in prison whether you’re in a…

Realizing My Potential and Passion Finding your passion is sometimes hard to do. Most people don’t wake up knowing exactly…

Every job you attend and are hired for should give you some type of orientation. As soon as you start…

Laundry can seem like a chore if you’re not in the comfort of your own home. It can be a…

Prison is supposed to be a place of rehabilitation. If that’s the case, then it should be a place of…

Have you ever heard that prisons are supposedly the best place for anyone that needs medical care? I don’t know…

If you’re on your way to prison and want to know how to stay out of of trouble or away…

Sometimes, I think some of the correctional officers (COs) are lightweight sadists because they use their power to please or…

Anytime you go away on a long trip, you may feel homesick. This is true for prison inmates as well.…

If you're like me, you sit all day in front of your computer writing, typing, and researching for more ideas.…

I understand and respect it when people say prison camp was comfortable and not a real prison. The longer I…

Prison is full of rules and regulations, something everyone already knows. However, you would think that strict adherence to these…

Lock downs within the prison system are a serious issue for both inmates and staff. They are the result of…

Prison systems love to keep inmates busy. They provide the inmates with a variety of activities, movies, books and crafting…

It’s a great feeling to be released from prison, even if you are going into a halfway house program. The…

From time to time, the executive staff of the prison will send out memos regarding current incidences. Many things can…

Prison inmates are kept to strict standards when it comes to dress codes and recreation. However, from time to time,…

Inmate Dress Code Policy Dress codes are important for many places. They help keep a cohesive appearance and allow for…

Destroying property is never a good idea. At Herlong Prison Camp, just altering the appearance of certain items will get…

When most inmates leave prison, their number need is finances. If friends and family have been putting money into an…

Structure is needed to facilitate order and prisons are full of structure. In this memo from the supervisor of recreation,…

When starting a new job many employers give their employees a manual to read over and familiarize themselves with all…

When starting a new job many employers give their employees a manual to read over and familiarize themselves with all…

Filing A Request In Prison Filing an Inmate Request to Staff form while in prison can seem like a daunting…

Inmate Rules For Visitations SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 In a previous post I talked about the rewards of having family visit.…

There's a saying: "The early bird gets the worm." Well, not in this case. I've always been taught that to…

My thought process when entering prison camp was to make sure that this experience was a positive one. Although I…

In order to keep the prison "safe" for all inmates and staff, when things seem to be out of control,…

Medical offices have a tight ship to run and that's even truer when their office is located within a prison.…

Herlong Prison has two institutions. The first is an actual prison (Federal Correctional Institution - FCI) and the other is…

It's memos like these that keep prison television shows raw. Inmates making "hooch" or other alcoholic drinks are regularly seen…

Periodically, inmates receive memos from the Warden or other prison and prison camp staff about updates in policy or other…

Community service allows an inmate to leave the prison or prison camp in order to serve the community in various…

All inmates are waiting for the day that they can leave the prison or prison camp. Some of them, like…

Every year, inmates are given a survey about the food the prison serves. It asks each inmate which food they…

This document is from the TRULINCS. Inmates can find this and more under "Bulletin" Every month, a new Federal Register…

Below is the entire handbook the administration gives Federal Prison Camp Inmates when they first arrive at Herlong Satellite Prison Camp. https://www.pyersedandridge.com/ao.pdf

Have you ever seen the flag flown in the middle of the flagpole? If you've ever wondered why, the memo…

Suicide prevention is one of the most important aspects of prison control. Males have a higher rate of suicide, not…

What Are Your Rights and Responsibilities As An Inmate? Most know that there a lot of liberties and privileges taken…

Staying in touch with family and/or friends is sometimes essential to an inmates psychological and emotional stability. Being able to…

Staying in touch with loved ones can be challenging when you're away at prison camp or prison. There are no…

If you pay your cell phone bill each month then I'm sure you'll understand how the Inmate Minute Revalidation Cycle…

Oakland Halfway House is a transitional living institution for former inmates located in Oakland, California. This post is a brief…

Prisons are supposed to be about reforming individuals to become better citizens in society. That’s supposedly why they offer GED…

17 Ways To Survive Prison Camp Let’s be honest, prison camp or any kind of prison is stressful. You’re already…

The funny thing about being here in prison is that the correctional officers (COs) think they are better than everyone…

According to TV, prison food always looks like slop from a pig trough that's ladled into a bowl or plate.…

How to Send Money to a Federal Inmate via Western Union or MoneyGram EFFECTIVE MARCH 22, 2004 Being locked away…

Is Your Loved One in Prison? Visiting a love one in prison (camp or otherwise) can be a very rewarding…

I remember I was in the Sports room watching the Heat during the Eastern Conference finals. All of the inmates…

When you have a loved one in prison, one of the most important things to remember is communication. Despite their…

According the the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), TRULINCS (also known as Corrlinks) is described as follows: "The Trust Fund Limited…

Introduction I don’t consider myself to be a professional on the subject of anything prison related. I feel that I…

        It is well known that anyone with a felony conviction cannot vote in elections. It’s been…

Prison Shopping List 2 What if you could write a list and have your family or friends go shopping for…

Prison Shopping Lists What if you could write a list and have your family or friends go shopping for you?…