Prison
How To Self-Surrender to a Federal Prison Camp
Are you wondering how to self-surrender to a federal prison camp? I understand difficult it is to turn yourself in…
Prison Healthcare Isn’t Healthy
There is a stigma that implies prison healthcare is the best around. Everyone is stuck on the fact that it's…
Family Photos Can Uplift Your Imprisoned Loved One
Family photos and pictures, in general, can be used to uplift and encourage someone as well as and relive or…
The Responsibility of Keeping In Touch
Keeping in touch with family can be hard when you’re in prison. One of the hardest things about going to…
Some Firefighters in California are Prison Inmates
Jobs in prison are one of the lowliest occupations you can have. In my experience, they are also jobs that…
The Inhumane Punishment of American Prisoners
The punishment for many non-violent criminals is to enter into low-security prison camps for their crimes. Even though there is…
Punishing American Prisoners: No Dignity Allowed
As I neared the end of my stay at the Herlong Prison Camp, I realized that I didn’t like participating…
Describing Herlong Prison Camp
Are you on your way to federal prison camp? This video will help. I explain detail what you will find when…
Prison Pen Pal: Rules of Engagement
Do you know someone who has ever thought about becoming prison pen pals with an inmate? Depression and loneliness are…
Food Contamination & Depression
Would you ever think, food contamination and depression could be linked? I definitely didn't think they were until I read…
The Importance of Having a Routine In Federal Prison Camp
4 Reasons Routines Help You in Prison Routines can seem mundane and tedious to the person that has to…
You Were ALWAYS A Strong Person Even Before Prison Camp
While I was in camp, I learned that if you became a strong person because of being in prison camp,…
A&O Meeting at Federal Prison Camp–Herlong
Every job you attend and are hired for should give you some type of orientation. As soon as you start…
Laundry At Herlong Prison Camp
Laundry can seem like a chore if you’re not in the comfort of your own home. It can be a…
My First Team Meeting–Federal Prison Camp Herlong Journal
Prison is supposed to be a place of rehabilitation. If that’s the case, then it should be a place of…
My Doctor Visits at Federal Prison Camp–Herlong, Journal 07
Have you ever heard that prisons are supposedly the best place for anyone that needs medical care? I don’t know…
Leisure Library–Federal Prison Camp Herlong Journal Entry
If you’re on your way to prison and want to know how to stay out of of trouble or away…
How Important Is Count Time?
Sometimes, I think some of the correctional officers (COs) are lightweight sadists because they use their power to please or…
Homesickness in Prison Camp
Anytime you go away on a long trip, you may feel homesick. This is true for prison inmates as well.…
Yoga Tips for Writers
If you're like me, you sit all day in front of your computer writing, typing, and researching for more ideas.…
The False Hopes About SSI Payments To Inmates
I understand and respect it when people say prison camp was comfortable and not a real prison. The longer I…
Leather Craft Changes at Federal Prison Camp, Herlong
Prison systems love to keep inmates busy. They provide the inmates with a variety of activities, movies, books and crafting…
Recreation Procedures Post Lock Down 10 pm Count
From time to time, the executive staff of the prison will send out memos regarding current incidences. Many things can…
Dress Code/Personal Property/Work Details at Herlong Prison Camp
Inmate Dress Code Policy Dress codes are important for many places. They help keep a cohesive appearance and allow for…
Destroying or Altering Prison Property
Destroying property is never a good idea. At Herlong Prison Camp, just altering the appearance of certain items will get…
A&O (Admissions & Orientation ) Checklist
When starting a new job many employers give their employees a manual to read over and familiarize themselves with all…
Visitor Information Form and Additional Visiting Information
Inmate Rules For Visitations SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 In a previous post I talked about the rewards of having family visit.…
Federal Prison Camp Detail Workers
There's a saying: "The early bird gets the worm." Well, not in this case. I've always been taught that to…
The Expectations of Herlong Prison and Herlong Prison Camp
My thought process when entering prison camp was to make sure that this experience was a positive one. Although I…
Institution Progress Update at Herlong Prison Camp
In order to keep the prison "safe" for all inmates and staff, when things seem to be out of control,…
Health Services Department Operations at Herlong Prison Camp
Medical offices have a tight ship to run and that's even truer when their office is located within a prison.…
Softball Backstops at Herlong Prison Camp and Stand Up Count Concerns
Herlong Prison has two institutions. The first is an actual prison (Federal Correctional Institution - FCI) and the other is…
Memo to Inmates About Homemade Intoxicants
It's memos like these that keep prison television shows raw. Inmates making "hooch" or other alcoholic drinks are regularly seen…
Transition to Continental Breakfast Due To Increase of Food Cost
Periodically, inmates receive memos from the Warden or other prison and prison camp staff about updates in policy or other…
My Furlough Application: Approved for Community Service Furlough
Community service allows an inmate to leave the prison or prison camp in order to serve the community in various…
Herlong Prison Camp Transfer Plan Sheet
All inmates are waiting for the day that they can leave the prison or prison camp. Some of them, like…
National Food Service Menu Inmate Preference Survey
Every year, inmates are given a survey about the food the prison serves. It asks each inmate which food they…
Federal Register Vol 71, No 92: Smoking/No Smoking Areas
This document is from the TRULINCS. Inmates can find this and more under "Bulletin" Every month, a new Federal Register…
Herlong Federal Prison Camp Admissions and Orientation Inmate Handbook
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
Flag Protocol At Herlong Prison
Have you ever seen the flag flown in the middle of the flagpole? If you've ever wondered why, the memo…
Federal Prison Camp Inmate Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention is one of the most important aspects of prison control. Males have a higher rate of suicide, not…
Inmate Rights and Responsibilities And Disciplinary Scale
What Are Your Rights and Responsibilities As An Inmate? Most know that there a lot of liberties and privileges taken…
No Collect Calls at Herlong Federal Prison Camp: Prepaid Accounts
Staying in touch with family and/or friends is sometimes essential to an inmates psychological and emotional stability. Being able to…
Inmate Direct and Prepaid Calling Rates
Staying in touch with loved ones can be challenging when you're away at prison camp or prison. There are no…
Inmate Minute Revalidation Cycle At Herlong Prison Camp
If you pay your cell phone bill each month then I'm sure you'll understand how the Inmate Minute Revalidation Cycle…
Federal Prison Camp Herlong Entry 03
The funny thing about being here in prison is that the correctional officers (COs) think they are better than everyone…
Sending Money to An Inmate
How to Send Money to a Federal Inmate via Western Union or MoneyGram EFFECTIVE MARCH 22, 2004 Being locked away…
Federal Prison Camp Herlong Entry 02: The Truth about the Prison Healthcare System
I remember I was in the Sports room watching the Heat during the Eastern Conference finals. All of the inmates…