Prison Survival - An Insider's Guide

People facing jail sentences usually have lots ofConverse with the convicts but do not overdo it.
questions on their mind. Do you know how you willLearn who to trust, (or better yet do not trust
handle yourself? How do you expect to survive?anyone.) Do not give personal details to anyone; they
There is actually hope for prison survival. Justdon't need to know anything too personal.
remember the following tips and you will definitelyAvoid staring at others for too long; this may spell
survive your sentence.trouble for you because some convicts find it
When you are in the prison, focus on the activitiesdisrespectful and might misinterpret your actions. It is
within, because it helps you pass your time. Yes, it isnatural to look at people, but you can get beat up
undeniably difficult to remove the thoughts of thefor looking at someone the wrong way. Also, do not
outside world while you are locked up, but you arebe a guard's pet, or what the convicts would call a
just making it hard for yourself if you will continue to"snitch". These are the ones who give information to
think like that. That does not help you shorten yourthe guards. Snitches have a bad reputation with
time either. It will be better to concentrate on prisoninmates and this might get you in loads of problems.
activities instead. Be respectful to your fellow inmatesIf you witness anything, zip your mouth and do not
and to the prison guards even if they do not respecttell anyone about it. Prison survival isn't pretty, but
you back. There is no use getting back at them, forwith these tips and a little advice you will make it out
they hold the cards. Even if they are mean to you,fine.
just swallow your pride and remain respectful.