Directory of Federal Prisons: The Unofficial Guide to Bureau of Prisons Institutions (Federal Prison Survival) - Softcover

Zoukis, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0991330226 ISBN 13: 9780991330225

Publisher: Middle Street Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

The Directory of Federal Prisons is the most comprehensive guidebook to Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities on the market. Not simply a directory of information about each facility, this book delves into the shadowy world of American federal prisoners and their experiences at each prison, whether governmental or private.What sets the Directory of Federal Prisons apart from other prison guidebooks is the first-hand validation of information. Most prison directories provide basic information that is publicly available (e.g., security level, population number, location, etc.). This book is different.While basic data is included, hundreds of current federal inmates have been surveyed and interviewed in order to ascertain the culture of each institution. This enables the Directory of Federal Prisons to provide information such as the level of violence; whether sex offenders, informants, or LGBT inmates can walk the yard; the status of prison politics and organized gangs; and what prisoners believe is good and bad about each facility. This intelligence is much more important to understanding each prison and the experience therein than basic directory types of information.The Directory of Federal Prisons also includes a detailed discussion of the custody and classification system used by the Bureau of Prisons. This system determines how inmates are scored for security level and prison placement. Readers can use real Bureau of Prisons' case management forms to ascertain an actual security score, thereby taking the guesswork out of security levels, housing determinations, prison transfers, and how Public Safety Factors and Management Variables impact placement decisions. This is knowledge that only seasoned case managers tend to have.In each facility profile, you will learn:-Basic data such as the sex of the inmate population, security level, and medical and mental health care levels.-Physical location and inmate mailing address.-Educational, psychological, vocational, and recreation programs available.-Notable incidents reported by the media (e.g., arrests, riots, significant fights, escapes, etc.).-Reviews by inmates currently at each facility, including information about violence, prison politics, who can walk each yard, and more.-And much more!No one wants to spend time in a federal prison, but if you or a loved one must go, finding quality, reliable information about life on the inside is essential to a safe and productive stay. The Directory of Federal Prisons builds off the award-winning and bestselling Federal Prison Handbook's reputation as the leading federal prison survival guide. Not only will readers be able to understand all facets of prison life and how to remain safe, they will also be able to evaluate each federal prison and its offerings, know if it is safe to walk the yard, and better evaluate and understand transfer options so that they can make the right prison placement decisions the first time.

About this title

About the Author

Christopher Zoukis, MBA, is the Managing Director of the Zoukis Consulting Group, a federal prison consultancy that assists attorneys, federal criminal defendants, and federal prisoners with prison preparation and in-prison matters. Chris' books include the Directory of Federal Prisons (Middle Street Publishing, 2020), Federal Prison Handbook (Middle Street Publishing, 2017), Prison Education Guide (PLN Publishing, 2016), and College for Convicts: The Case for Higher Education in American Prisons (McFarland & Company, 2014).


Mr. Zoukis has both contributed articles to, and been interviewed by, a broad selection of media outlets, including USA Today, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, New York Daily News, Detroit Free Press, Prison Legal News, Criminal Legal News, Truth-Out, Think Progress, and others. He also reviews books for the New York Journal of Books.

Chris Zoukis has a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Business Administration and Legal Studies) and a Masters of Business Administration from Adams State University. Also from ASU, he earned a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Advanced Certificate in Paralegal Studies, and an Employment Law Certificate.

He is currently a law student at the University of California, Davis School of Law. Chris Zoukis is currently a member of the Trial Practice Honors Board and the UC Davis Law Review. He is also the vice president of Students Against Mass Incarceration and the Criminal Law Association.


Christopher Zoukis has been recognized by a large number of legal, book, and writing organizations for his expertise.

In 2018, Mr. Zoukis was named a finalist for the Society of Professional Journalists' Mark of Excellence Award. In 2016, Chris Zoukis' Prison Law Blog was named a Top Law Blawg by the American Bar Association. And in 2012, he was recognized in the Pen America Center's prison writing contest.

From the Inside Flap

"One of the best books out there on federal prisons." -- Marcia Shein, Nationally Recognized Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

"You will simply not get this detail of information and analysis from what is currently available on the market." -- Jack Donson, former BOP Case Manager

"An invaluable resource to federal criminal defense attorneys and their clients." -- Subodh Chandra, former Assistant United States Attorney and Current Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

"An incredible resource for prisoners." -- Keramet Reiter, University of California at Irvine Law Professor and author of 23/7

The Directory of Federal Prisons is the most comprehensive guidebook to Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities on the market. Not simply a directory of information about each facility, this book delves into the shadowy world of American federal prisoners and their experiences at each prison.

• Directory Information: Detailed information about every federal prison, including address and contact information, security level, health care and mental health care levels, inmate population, housing structure (whether dorms or cells), and much more.


• Available Programs: Whether educational, psychological, recreational, religious, or substance abuse, learn about the programs available at every federal prison.


• Inmate Interviews: Going beyond simple directory information, learn what inmates at each facility think about the prison, what they like and dislike, and the advice they have for prospective inmates.


• Prison Politics: Every federal prison has its own culture. Learn about level of violence, significance of gangs, and if vulnerable populations (i.e., sex offenders, informants, and LGBT inmates) can safely reside at each facility.


• Custody and Classification: Learn about how the FBOP initially classifies and designates inmates, calculates security scores, and how to intelligently seek a transfer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Middle Street Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0991330226
• ISBN 13: 9780991330225
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 764