What is the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)?
If you're going to prison, one of the things you might not know about yet but will want to is the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP).
Category: Intake
I’ve Been In Your Shoes: What Are Your First Days in Prison Like?
The first days in prison aren't any different from your first day at work, school or any other place where you begin a new routine. There are new people, a new landscape and a new setting. It may feel a bit different and strange at first. You may feel lonely and miss your family and friends.
What Happens When You Self-Surrender to Prison?
When you self-surrender to a federal prison, it means that you are not forcibly taken to prison. Instead, you are told when and where to appear at prison to begin your sentence.
I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Who Works in a Prison and What Do They Do?
When you’re going to prison, it’s important to know who you will interact with during your time there. While you will be spending time with other incarcerated people, you will also be interacting with different members of the staff. Who is in charge in prison? What does each person do?
Do You Have to Get a Mental Health Screening When You Go to Prison?
All prisoners get a mental health screening at intake.
Are You Required to Consent to a Cavity Body Search in Prison?
Sometimes. Outside of prison, you have a reasonable right to privacy. When you enter prison, things change.
What Is the Federal Prison Intake Process Like?
Going through the federal prison intake process can be scary. Knowing what to expect can help.
Can You Bring Anything to Prison with You When You Go In?
Yes. If you’re heading to prison, you can bring certain items. There are also items that you can’t bring and that you shouldn’t bring.
What Can You Do If Your Loved One Is Part of a Prisoner Transport?
Your loved one may be part of a prisoner transport.
Is The Food In Prisons And Jails Safe To Eat?
Food in jails and prisons is supposed to be safe. But that doesn't always mean it is. Without set rules, food safety is not guaranteed.