A map through the maze: a guide to surviving the criminal justice system

Description

Since 1979 Ned has been a trusted friend to thousands of inmates nationwide. This revealing book offers an in-depth mental and emotional roadmap running from the moment of felony conviction through five years following release from captivity. Focusing on the mindset of inmates, Ned shows what mental shifts need to take place in order to effectively go beyond the prison walls where a life of purpose, meaning, love, and beauty exists and is well worth living. Designed for inmates, loved ones, and correctional educators, this book is filled with Ned's signature insights.;New realities. The nature of freedom ; Beating the system -- The correctional experience. Welcome to the maze ; Waking up in a cage: arrest to conviction ; Falling off into hell: life in prison ; Rebirth and beyond: release to success ; Advice for families of offenders / by Louis W. Adams. New realities. The nature of freedom Beating the system -- The correctional experience. Welcome to the maze Waking up in a cage: arrest to conviction Falling off into hell: life in prison Rebirth and beyond: release to success Advice for families of offenders / by Louis W. Adams.