The Dedicated Ex Prisoner S Guide To Life And Success On The Outside

There are more people incarcerated in the world today than at any other time in history. Every year millions of prisoners are released back into society after having completed their sentences, with the majority of them returning to prison within just a short time after their release. The Dedicated Ex-Prisoner's Guide to Life and Success on the Outside is a 10-rule guidebook for the ex-prisoner who is determined to be successful once released and offers invaluable information on how to overcome the odds of returning to prison. If followed, the advice and suggestions offered in this guide will prove very helpful to all ex-prisoners who are serious about getting out of prison and not ever going back.

Every year, thousands of prisoners get released from jails and prisons into halfway houses, with a large percentage of them being sent back to lockup for violating rules or procedures. Halfway houses are an extremely important component to successful reentry into society for ex-prisoners, and it does a great disservice not only to the individuals being sent back but to society as a whole whenever this occurs, regardless of the reasons why it occurs, since those prisoners will still be released within a short time period anyway but without the crucial preparatory advantages that halfway houses provide. Being sent back to lockup after being at a halfway house can be a very devastating experience for prisoners and their loved ones. This to-the-point guide was written by an ex-prisoner who served years in prison and was released to a halfway house and made it through successfully, going on to become a very accomplished entrepreneur and businessman. It provides much-needed inside info to halfway house pre-residents and residents on how to not only make it through the halfway house successfully, but also how to utilize the time spent there in the best, most productive ways possible. With being released from lockup as soon as possible and never going back as the ultimate goals, this succinct little guidebook, which is small and compact enough to be carried around in a pocket as a daily reminder, is a tremendous asset to halfway house pre-residents and residents. It is a necessary, wisdom-packed literary tool for successful independent living for those who have been incarcerated. The info within this guide, if utilized, will greatly assist in the general maintaining of ex-prisoners' freedom.

Now in its second edition, this book addresses the major day-to-day challenges facing ex-offenders as they re-enter the free world. While the re-entry process is fraught with challenges that can lead to rejections, disappointments, and temptations, this is also a time for self-renewal and transformation. There are silver linings here for those who see opportunities in adversity - a unique time for ex-offenders to put greater meaning and direction into their lives so they will never again waste their time and mind sitting in a prison, jail, or detention center. Highlights of this self-directed book include: A comprehensive 146-item re-entry success assessment test. Examples of ex-offenders making difficult choices. Examination of ex-offender mindsets and how to change them. Recommended resources to reinforce and expand learning. Exercises for developing a purpose and legacy in life. Daily action-planning exercises to implement the seven-step process for re-entry. A planning journal for keeping critical re-entry activities on track. Forms to help organize a budget and use community support systems. Powerful quotes for guiding one's life. Designed in an interactive workbook format, this invaluable resource addresses everything from attitudes, motivation, and education to telling the truth, taking responsibility, building trust, seeking community-based assistance, and leaving a legacy. Addressing the whole re-entry process, this book is "must" reading for anyone preparing to re-enter the free world. It's also an ideal book for friends, loved ones, and supporters as well as those who are already on the outside but need better guidance on how they can jump-start their new life...and stay out for good!

The ultimate re-entry guide for ex-offenders. Twelve hard-hitting chapters outline a clear seven-step process for re-entry success. Addresses everything from attitudes, motivation, and education to telling the truth, taking responsibility, building trust, seeking community-based assistance, and leaving a legacy. Filled with useful examples and exercises as well as a purpose-driven journal for daily action planning. Includes new chapter on navigating today's digital world for individuals who have been locked behind prison firewalls.

The ultimate re-entry guide for ex-offenders. Twelve hard-hitting chapters outline a clear seven-step process for re-entry success. Addresses everything from attitudes, motivation, and education to telling the truth, taking responsibility, building trust, seeking community-based assistance, and leaving a legacy. Filled with useful examples and exercises as well as a purpose-driven journal for daily action planning. Includes special updated chapters on community-based re-entry assistance and navigating today's digital world for individuals who have been locked behind prison firewalls.

From the Publisher: There are two types of barriers that can hinder an excon's successful re-entry into society. There are those created by public policy and public attitude. However, in too many cases, there are also those barriers he creates for himself by lacking a plan, the right attitude, or the personal commitment to see it through. "How to Do Good After Prison" is a practical guide of advice, insight, and motivation to help ex-prisoners overcome the barriers and succeed after prison.

NEW RULES FOR A NEW YOU - Things don't magically change after you are released from prison. Life starts all over again but there's a catch, having a record impacts almost every part of your life. With this book you'll find ways prepare for life as an ex-offender. Filled with insights, advice, contacts, and exercises, this information focuses on all legal, personal and professional levels. A real world guide for minimizing disruptions and maximizing success. Life With A Record helps make sense of the major challenges facing ex-prisoners today. Ten hard hitting, self-help chapters outline the purpose of making a Strategic Reentry Plan and making peace with supervisors, family, your community and your future. Written by well-known reentry technician, Anthony Tinsman, it packs an amazing amount of material into its pages and gives you a quick, easy to follow, full spectrum of instructions. Inside you will find: > How to rebuild your credit and begin financial recovery > Halfway house rules and supervision terms > Special grants and loans to finance education, job training, or starting a business > Legal tips for dealing with discrimination in employment, housing and collegiate settings > Discussion of success stories, best practices, reuniting families, plus much more > Directory with hundreds of reentry contacts > Sample forms and documents that cut through red tape > How to regain your civil and political rights. Life With a Record explores the most commonly confronted issues and attitudes that sabotage reentry. It provides tools that cut across functions of discrimination, in corporate and political life and throughout society. It helps opens the door to empowerment, reminding ex-offenders that change and long term freedom begins with a commitment to daily growth. Addressing the whole reentry process, Life With a Record is "must" reading for anyone preparing to leave prison and face the world. It's an ideal book for ex-offenders with decades of experience as well as first time prisoners who need help jump starting their new life.