Preparing for Success after Prison:: Intermediate (Ten Hours) Paperback – March 25, 2023

Welcome to our intermediate course on Preparing for Success after Prison. With suggestions from leaders in the Bureau of Prisons leaders, we modified this intermediate course so that people inside could complete all exercises in approximately ten hours.Preparing for Success after Prison requires more than ten hours. Our series includes self-directed programs people can use throughout the journey.As readers will find in this course, it’s never too early, and it’s never too late to begin preparing for success after prison.Why?Lots of reasons.Learn from recidivism rates. Statistics show that many people going into the system face enormous hurdles when they get out. None of those people intend to return to prison after their release. Yet, from the time of an initial arrest, a person’s life changes in unanticipated ways:They must interact with criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors, and a judicial system they don’t understand.If a prison term follows, people get separated from those they love. Friends and family move on, which causes anxiety.While living in the system, constant challenges can complicate an adjustment—regardless of security level.Upon release, people face challenges finding housing, securing credit, or keeping up with an ever-changing society.Yet some people leave prison and thrive. Take the case of Weldon Long. His struggles with addiction influenced his behavior as a young man. Weldon participated in armed robberies that led to three separate prison terms. During his first two terms, he adjusted to the culture of confinement. Decisions inside led to further problems outside. After his third conviction, Weldon decided to transform his life. Now he leads a company that provides sales training to major corporations, such as Wells Fargo, Federal Express, Home Depot, and others.What made the difference?During his third term, Weldon decided he didn't want to live a criminal lifestyle any longer. He chose to prepare for success after prison. Regardless of what went on inside the penitentiary, he could always work toward improving himself by:Enhancing his vocabulary,Improving his writing skills,Becoming a better verbal communicator,Evolving his critical-thinking skills,Developing a self-directed work ethic.This course urges participants to pursue a self-directed strategy. They should engineer a personal release plan that will allow them to:Define the best possible outcome,Create a release plan that will lead to success,Put priorities in place,Develop their tools, tactics, and resources,Create personal accountability metrics, andMotivate them to work relentlessly at executing the plan.Our entire team at Prison Professors believes that anyone can work toward becoming extraordinary and compelling. It all starts with a personal release plan. Iterate the plan over time, and document the incremental steps necessary to prepare for success. Read more