Guiding You Through Post-Conviction Challenges

Preparing You for Prison: What You Need to Know and How We Help

Facing incarceration is a daunting reality, but preparation can make a significant difference. At Process Advisory Group, we provide clarity, guidance, and support to help you understand what lies ahead, navigate the prison system, and make the most of the resources available to you.

Here’s how we help you prepare for prison and beyond:

1.Understanding the Prison System

Categorization and Placement: We guide you through how the Bureau of Prisons categorizes inmates based on security level, offense type, and other factors. This determines where you’ll serve your sentence and the environment you’ll encounter.

What to Expect: From intake procedures to daily routines, we explain what the first days and ongoing life in prison look like, so you’re prepared for the transition.

2.Leveraging Programs and Acts

First Step Act: We help you understand how this legislation can impact your sentence through earned time credits for participating in programs and activities.

Good Time Credits: Learn how to earn good conduct time to potentially reduce your sentence by maintaining positive behavior.

Second Chance Act: We guide you on how this act supports reentry programs and transitional assistance, helping you prepare for life after prison.

3.Preparing for Life Inside

Navigating the Environment: We offer advice on interacting with others, staying safe, and managing resources like commissary and personal items.

Mental and Emotional Resilience: We provide strategies to help you maintain a positive outlook, manage stress, and preserve your sense of self.

Making the Most of Your Time: We encourage participation in education, skill-building, and rehabilitation programs to use your incarceration as a period of growth.

3.Maintaining Connections

Family and Loved Ones: Learn how to stay connected with family through letters, calls, and visits while managing the emotional challenges of separation.

Support Systems: We help you identify and maintain a network of trusted individuals who can support you during and after incarceration.

5.Planning for Reentry

Looking Ahead: Even before your sentence begins, we help you start planning for a successful reentry into society, focusing on career, relationships, and personal goals.

Building a Positive Legacy: We assist you in finding ways to stay aligned with your values and ensure this chapter of your life becomes a stepping stone to a stronger future.

6.Emotional and Practical Support

Clarity During Transition: We explain the steps you’ll face during intake, categorization, and adaptation to prison life, helping you face each stage with confidence.

Ongoing Guidance: From understanding key legislation to managing daily challenges, we’re here to provide answers and support throughout the process.

At Process Advisory Group, we’ve walked this path and understand the complexities of incarceration. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to face this transition, make the most of your time, and prepare for a successful future.

You’re not defined by your sentence—we’ll help you prepare, grow, and rebuild.