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Prisoner Self-Help
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BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM
For Convicts, Juvenile Delinquents and Criminal Offenders
by Ed Poindexter
(ISBN 0938609-56-4)
This book was written to motivate the at-risk and
incarcerated to change their behavior by guiding them to an improved level of
self-esteem. The reader will learn what all successful people have in common; to
assess his or her level of confidence; the signs of low self-esteem; to motivate
him/herself to achieve; and to improve and build his/her self-esteem. Chapters
include a recommended reading list, 63 tips for building self-esteem, frequently
asked questions, and more.
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A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL PLEA BARGAINING
by Brett Fenster, Esq.
(ISBN 0-938609-32-7)
This book will help criminal lawyers and students of
the criminal justice system, but it is written for, and is especially helpful
to, the “pro se” defendant charged with criminal conduct. It is the
distillation of many years of working within and outside the judicial system.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR A
PARDON
by Roger Jewell
(ISBN 0-938609-81-5)
This valuable resource is designed to help
prisoners, parolees, probationers and offenders prepare their case for a
presentation to their attorney. It contains a sample letter of recommendation, a
sample application for commutation or reprieve, a state-by-state list of
regulations, a directory of pardon attorneys, sample forms for pardons and
commutations, and form and instruction samples.
The author obtained his law degree from the University of La Verne (California)
in 1984. He writes about pardons from personal experience. At the age of 19, he
was convicted of misdemeanor theft. After successfully completing probation, Mr.
Jewell applied for and was granted a new judgment of not guilty pursuant to
California Penal Code Section 1203.4. He stresses to readers the importance of
clearing criminal records to the furthest extent possible since any conviction
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HOW TO HELP A LOVED ONE
IN PRISON
by Sharie Rae
(ISBN 0-934048-01-1)
The author wrote this book in an effort to assist people in understanding and,
therefore, helping loved ones who are incarcerated. Readers will gain insight
into the lives of inmates so that they can offer them encouragement and support
while they are imprisoned, when they are making the transition from prison to
society, and when they are released. Research included reviewing a wealth of
information on the topic and conducting numerous interviews and communications
with current and former inmates. |
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LIFE IN PRISON
Digging in and Getting Started
by Timothy R. Pauley
(ISBN 0938609-88-2)
This is a practical guide designed to help the newly
incarcerated make the transition from free society to the subculture of
prison. It will give the reader the tools necessary to shape a better future
than one determined through blind trial and error.
The author of Life in Prison has served over 25 years in five different
prisons. The material in this book comes from his personal experience and
from observing other inmates. By writing this book, he is offering the
reader the advantage of seeing what is ahead and dealing with it in the best
possible way.
Chapters cover a variety of topics, including ethics, prisoner and staff
“games”, hustles, communication, goals, education, fitness and health,
personal growth opportunities, creative outlets, relationships, problem
solving, stress management and mentoring. |
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEWLY RELEASED OFFENDERS,
2nd, revised edition
by Josh Hoekstra
(ISBN 0-938609-60-2)
An outstanding reference book that provides an invaluable tool for those in
prison or jail, on parole or probation who seek employment opportunities. It
offers suggestions for obtaining employment, aid, benefits, business loans, and
free or inexpensive correspondence instruction. This groundbreaking reference
work motivates “at risk” individuals in a constructive manner.
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TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND IN PRISON
by Alfred Jones, PhD
(ISBN 0-934548-07-0)
This book is designed to help
any prison inmate to gain a positive experience while incarcerated. |
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