Post-Prison
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…
Job Hopping Can Benefit Minimum Wage Workers
It's my goal as someone with a passion for a little wage job improvement, to provide resources and solutions to…
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…
Housing Advice for Low Wage Workers
I have firsthand experience in housing advice since I had to work a low wage job post prison. I know…
Total Wellness Takes Effort and Planning
Total wellness means being in overall good health. We usually try to obtain good health by exercising, eating right, and…
When Will Low Wage Jobs Offer Better Salaries?
Low wage jobs are supposed to be for those that are just starting in the workforce. Those that are in…
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…
How Prison Can Destroy Your Credit Score and What To Do About It
Your credit score is clearly important when it comes to turning your life around after prison. However, how do you…
Dealing With The Struggle Of Returning From Prison
There’s nothing a person can’t handle if they have the confidence, support and persistence. I truly believe that, although when…
Could Positive Reinforcement Help End Recidivism?
By Pyerse Dandridge Author: Subprime Felon: Inside Federal Prison Camp Positive reinforcement is an important part of encouraging a constructive…
How Does Intervention Prevent Recidivism And Does It Work To Prevent Inmates From Going Back To Prison
By Pyerse Dandridge Author: Subprime Felon: Inside Federal Prison Camp Intervention should be a staple in the lives of those…
The Financial Troubles That Recidivism Doesn’t Solve: The Problems of the Formerly Incarcerated
By Pyerse Dandridge Author: Subprime Felon: Inside Federal Prison Camp Imagine a man stealing from the grocery store to feed…
Recidivism Efforts Are UnSuccessful
By Pyerse Dandridge Author: Subprime Felon: Inside Federal Prison Camp The study and analysis of the risk of recidivism for…
The Importance of Making Your Loved-Ones Active in Post-Prison Recovery
As detailed in my book, Subprime Felon: Inside Federal Prison Camp, prison is very difficult for the individual who’s going…
Could College For Convicts Reduce Recidivism?
I was reading an article by Professor Charles J. Reid, Jr. discussing rather education could lower recidivism rates. He references…
People Going To Prison For Drug-Related Crimes Doesn’t Make The Country Safer.
Americans want to believe that sending people to prison for drug-related crimes are the best option for keeping the streets…
Economic Dignity and employment and housing opportunities for the formerly incarcerated at the LiveFree Community Forum at South Sacramento Christian Center
On May 19, 2015, I had the honor to speak at the Live Free Public Forum which was put on…
Relaxing and How I Hoped To Apply Relaxing When I Got Home From Prison Camp
My goal in prison was to find various methods to help me stay positive. I knew it was going to…
Memorizing your poetry
Have you ever seen a smooth poetry cafe where various poets get on stage, recite their poems with a cool…
4 Advantages Of Working For A Temp Agency
4 Advantages of Working for A Temp Agency As of recently, I left my full time job at Bon Appetit…
How To Get Readjusted After Returning From Prison Camp
9 Tips for Reestablishing Your Life So you just got home from prison, congratulations! I'm sure seeing your family was…