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Foreword 9
Introduction 11
Chapter 1 Getting Accustomed to the Reality of Going to Prison 17
Prison Demographics 20
A Brief Look at the American Criminal Justice System 22
Pay Attention to Your Attitude and Behavior During Court Proceedings 28
The Role of Your Attorney and the Prosecutor 31
Pre-Sentence Investigations: How They Can Hurt You and Help You 34
Let's Make a Deal: Plea Bargains and Sentencing 36
Understanding the Goals of Incarceration 41
Revenge vs. Punishment for Crimes 47
Chapter 2 What to Know Before You Go 49
Communities Within Communities 50
Who's Who in Prison 52
Your Medical Treatment in Prison 61
Who's Who Among Prison Inmates 66
Chapter 3 Things to Do Before You Go 71
Your Family and Personal Finances 72
Legal Essentials 76
What To Bring With You to Prison, and What You Cannot Bring With You 86
Emotional Support For Your Family 89
Chapter 4 Prison Rules to Know Before You Go 91
The Convict Code 91
General Prison Rules 96
Risky Business: Staying Safe in Prison 113
Chapter 5 Necessary Information You Won't Find at Orientation 123
Prison Gangs Overview 124
Gang Profiles 125
Prison Drugs Overview 134
Sex in Prison 138
The American Civil Liberties Union 146
Racism and Hatred 148
Corrections Officers 150
Common Mistakes Inmates Make 155
Privacy in Prison 158
Chapter 6 Medical Care in Prison 161
Meet Your Physician 162
Special Medical Needs 165
The Athens Oath 167
End-Of-Life Issues 173
Alcohol and Drug Treatment in Prison 177
Chapter 7 You and Your Family Before and During Your Incarceration 185
Tips on Staying Close to Family Members While in Prison 187
Chapter 8 What You and Your Family Will Go Through 195
Your Children 196
Your Spouse or Partner 202
Your Parents 204
Chapter 9 Women in Prison 207
Women's Issues in Prison 208
Pregnant in Prison 211
Child Custody 213
Changes in Women's Prisons 217
Chapter 10 How to Keep Your Mind Right While You Are in Prison 221
Prisoruzation 222
How to Stay Positive 223
Conclusion 231
Appendix A Criminal Law and Procedure Terms 233
Criminal Law Terms 233
Criminal Procedure Terms 245
Appendix B Common Prison Slang 257
Appendix C Answers to "Check Your Understanding" Questions 271
Bibliography 279
Author Biography 281
Index 283
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