50 Things Nobody Tells You About Being in Prison 

I was in and out of prison from the age of 15 till 21. Until my daughter was born. I swore id never go back after having my first child. And now im 44 and never have been back. Its amazing how having a daughter or a son can make you grow up real quick

Rest in Peace George Stinney. No child should have had to endure that. He was in the electric chair for 8 minutes before he actually passed and was later found to be innocent. Horrible terrible story

People talk about 'rehabilitation' and giving prisoners a skill they can use on the outside, but the fact is, most people would never dream of giving a convicted felon a job. I remember a story of a guy who spent 25 years inside, and was a model prisoner; earned two Masters degrees (computer programming and design) inside, and couldnt find a job outside other than shoveling sh** on a farm. Its no wonder that some of these guys creep back to old habits. Cant be a productive member of society if that society wont allow them to.

I've been to prison 4 times between ages 19 and 24 always drug and alcohol related. Then I would get out, be on probation, fail a urine test and be right back in. It is definitely a revolving door and the rehabilitation services just weren't there unless you were wealthy. I had to figure out my addiction problem on my on to break the cycle but I'm now 41, sober and proud father and full time employee. If more resources were available then many would be able to accomplish with help what I had to do on my own.

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I was 45 years old no record Pulled over by crooked hernando county sheriffs beaten and jailed. I took a plea cause I couldn’t miss work. It can happen to anyone. Trust me

I did a 15 year bid in the FL doc, and I can say ur list of do's and don't, and the myth about gang recruitment was dead on. The reason I respect ur team is because u do ur research, even admitting when ur basing ur knowledge around other online content. And ur skeptical mind. Keep educating the people.

Before I knew I had PTSD and bipolar, I was working part time while attending two universities full time. I had a medicine-induced psychosis accompanied with amnesia after being pulled over for a stop sign 🛑 violation. I black out and become non-compliant. I never punched pushed or touched either of the two officers. Although they pepper sprayed my right eye so close that it’s permanently bruised. I had both of the cops on my back while walking down the street. I come to and realize omgosh what is happening and I have a panic attack. I eventually try to pass out but can’t. When I wake up, I’m being arrested and I’m clueless about what just happened. Even though a doctor proved it was due to medicine, one of the universities I was attending kicked me out. They charged me with a felony assault on a police officer. Although a doctor determined it was medicine induced psychosis, I had to take a plea instead of fight for the truth because it was too much of a risk if I lost. I have no previous record. I’m a law-abiding veteran and man of God. The system is rigged.

That statement is SOOO true! ... "The rich make mistakes, the poor go to prison! 💯😢

I think more prisons should grow their own foods. I also think they need to teach the men & women life skills, if they don’t already have a trade or profession, so when they get out of jail they can get a good job. Teach the people how to be prominent citizens of their country also.

As a Correctional Officer I respect the research you have done on this subject. Not many people understand what it's like to live. Or work in a Correctional setting.

In the UK there have been cases where convictions have been overturned after decades, compensation has been awarded and the ex prisoner has been subsequently billed for food and lodgings for the duration of their incarceration as a way for the state to claw back the compensation money. Its absolute madness.

I served 5 years in federal prison and can tell you it was a wild ride for sure. So much you have to learn and take in. Not a place to be for anyone. Was interesting and informative to watch. Great video

You missed number 51 how many times has the inmate had to pick up a bar of soap in the shower room bent over

It’s what you make out of it. There are times I want to give up, but the memories of being in Prison reel me back to reality. Life is horrible right now, but being able to go outside whenever I want and do whatever I want beats waking up every morning at 3 am to get ready for chow and watching my surroundings every single step I take. I learned a lot there, and it helped me become a better man ultimately. Like I said before, it's what you make out of it. Just because you're a felon doesn't mean you can't get a great job. Keep your head up and stay concentrated.

This just shows how messed up the justice system actually is in the U.S.

I was more angry about the innocent dude that got out and only got 1.5m for 48 years of his life

Hard time for drug abuse is one of the most absurd aspects of modern society. We punish people for addiction

George Stinney's story crushes my soul. That poor kid. How.

I was really surprised how accurate all of this is. Great job researching and spreading legit information.

How can someone dislike this he was so dedicated to making this video he committed tax fraud and was sentenced to 15 years of prison just to verify the facts and secrets

This guy never fails to give u entertainment and education at the same time.

I was paid 80 cents a day five days a week, so I made tattoo ink (after years as a professional tattooer)and sold cigarettes to leave prison with some money in my pocket. The US prison system is broken, flawed and absolutely inhuman. It’s been 14 years since release and I can’t forget the things I’ve seen.

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Larry’s gonna have a field day with this one

I did 35 days for possession of a dime bag of weed & a bowl. I lost my job, lost my apt. I have no other record.

I'm so glad that I live in a northern European country. I'm not saying that I'd probably go to prison but it's still a good thing to know. Being locked up is punishment enough. I don't feel like people should focus on punishing even more and instead focus on actual rehabilitation.

I love how they try to call juvenile prisons "correctional facilities" when some of them are worse than the adult ones.

I fully believe that the American prison system doesnt want actual rehabilitation. Our recidivism rate is SO HIGH. Where else are corporations going to find cheap labor?

Drug addicts are not criminals instead of sending them to prison they need to send them to a mandatory rehab center for two-3 years after a year they can go off campus with weekly drug tests while they get a job and get steady income on the third year they get tested monthly and on the last 6 months the rehab center helps them apply for apartments and bank loans and help people back into the world to live on there own

I was In from 19-22....best thing that could've happened to me....I found Jesus and I saw what living a certain way would lead to....the crazy thing I know I was protected...didn't have that many problems and got alot of advice from people serving life who are never coming home agian....it's a sad hopeless place....2 times of people...those who just wanna do there time and those who wanna make other people's time as hard as possible...As a Christian I know I may be thrown back in there eventually and I'm ready to bring Jesus into that place with me....

Highly underrated channel..this men changing people lives

a lot of the reason why there's so many innocent convictions is that those on trail are laymen and are stressed and pressured to take a plea bargain with little idea of what theyre agreeing to. it sounds like a good deal, they sure push hard to you that this is the case making you believe whatever evidence they have against you is highly damning. its manipulation on a high order. the courts of course dont care as this all lets them clear more cares quicker and many have huge backlogs.

My dad's a retired cop. If he treated people at work the way he treated me, then at least half the people he arrested are innocent.

There is definitely a very big difference between jail and prison when it comes to personal safety. From my experience for the most part people in jail are still fighting there cases so there somewhat trying to stay out of trouble, in prison their court is done and sentences are set.

My bf is doing 28 to life for something he didn’t do. Literally no proof his daughters mom accused him to get ride of him. She’s always trying to get him locked up for anything. His lawyer died a month before trail

the infographics show has thought me so much more than school

I'm actually not here to watch the video, I'm here for the comments! Literally, there is so many interesting stories from people that have been to prison in all the videos you guys have put out about prison. It's super fascinating to see, and also to hear factchecks about some of your "tips".

Lol poor cat had all them phones attached to it 🤣🤣

Fun fact, Finland's prisoners live a better life than 50% of the "Free" population.

People always say that some criminals are “so awful” they deserve to be “locked underneath the prison”. Then it finally happens and all of a sudden it’s “inhumane”. There’s just no pleasing you people 😂

Rich people literally spend less time in jail for the same crimes. 100% a fact

The people who run the prisons, the people who make money off prison labor Etc those are the people who need to be freaking rehabilitated!

I lived in a small town and worked in a bigger city about 30 miles away. At work I met a guy who lived in my town but as part of his prole he was not allowed to drive. He was getting a ride to work, but it was really inconvenient for the person driving him so as we worked at the same place I offered to take him back and forth if he could get onto my shift. As it happened we talked to the bosses and they needed a welder on the night shift, so I ended up going onto his shift (I prefer working nights anyway. I knew the guy had been in prison and was on parole meaning he had to maintain certain conditions to meet his parole requirements, such as he had to remain employed. I don't think he had any skills, he was a general laborer in the shop I was working at. He worked hard and was liked at the shop, but the police (especially the local small town cops) constantly harassed him, and now they associated me with him, they started harassing me as well.. We got pulled over about 60% of the times he was with me, and I'm pretty sure the only reason we were not pulled over every time was became no cops saw us. No matter how careful I was about infractions I'd still get pulled over. It was so frustrating. I would have liked to have known what he did, but he never told me, and I thought it would be rude to ask. If he wanted me to know he would have said. But the harassment he received from the police helped me to see why people go back so often.

I already know everything I need to know about prison from prison Mike

#1 corrupt COs/wardens #2 doesn't matter if your innocent or guilty for profit prisons

Thank You For Sharing 🇺🇸

My uncle has been in prison for 18 years. He's been in a jail for a year now going back to court since you can't do that from a actual prison and he said he would rather much be in prison than county jail. I don't blame him.

My dad is from Ecuador. He was in America for 30 years and been in and out of jail and always said that American jail is much more comfortable than Ecuadorian jail. He never went with an gang. He always said if he did get into fights he told them men to fight like men one on one no helping. Sometimes they listen sometimes they didn’t. But it’s mostly who can over power each other and because he’s was like 50+ they thought they can take him down. But once my dad beat up men they decided it was best to stay friends. But now that he’s in Ecuador permanently he knows better not to get into trouble.

Imagine being in prison for 27 years and abused and only got a whole million.

These are the videos that they need to show middle schoolers. Before they hit high school.

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

Imagine an innocent person on death row quoting Louis XVI as their last words XD

"Escaping prisoners don't carry umbrellas." -McMillan

This was really well done. Looking forward to seeing more.

And this is why we need to put these crooked prosecutor's and judges in prison where they belong. Our system is set up to reward these criminals based on conviction rate so even though they know a person is innocent they still pursue a conviction every time

7:06 I see why Ultron wants to destroy humanity instead

My ex stepdad actually got one of the highest quality tattoos ive ever seen while in prison not trying to say anything necissarily about the prison system but it was kinda sad knowing that someone with that kind of just god given artistic talent to free hand something of that quality no doubt with an improvised tattoo gun was held back due to being in prison like it was the kind of thing you spend weeks hunting for a good artist and pay well over a grand for

I remember getting out of county jail and someone sharing a "happy card" with me in the change out room. Basically putting a water soluble drug in a spray bottle and spraying a piece of paper and letting it dry. You can do it multiple times and the drug soaks into the paper.

That cat was the real MVP 😂❤

The reason inmates who get out of prison/jail usually end up going back is because of the lack of opportunities to reenter society for me a prime example of that was my own mother in the 90s she went to jail for writing checks she turned herself in and paid all the money back in the state of arkansas and they STILL gave her a felony and locked her up for it after she got out over 20years later she still cant get a job because of that one incident in her younger years she has tried many times only thing that kept her from going back is her duty to provide for her kids as best she could

We will never truly know how many people are wrongfully convicted

2020 was covid. Lots of pent up anger from visits being brought to a hault. I remember the state of depression my husband was in. The tablet kiosk broke for about 3 months and we had no visits. He gets 1 , 10 min phone call every other day, as he is in a max security facility. He started to go nuts. And so did everyone else.

Infographic is so awesome!

I made 0.85 cents per day amd got paid monthly. Phone calls were 0.25 cents a minute so I worked my fingers to the bone just to talk once a week to my 8 year old daughter

As a former Corrections Officer and current Policeman in Texas, I agree that nearly ALL of this info is completely accurate. There is some variation by State or prison unit. But I didn't find anything that was actually wrong in this vid.

great documentary well researched

I always knew drug related offenses were common but 46%? That’s insane! No wonder private prisons lobby against decriminalizing them. It’s a shame because if we used the taxpayer money that would’ve gone to the prisons for better mental health and treatment programs for low income people we could probably see some progress.

In the county I live in, in New England, has a 71% recidivism rate. Trust me, I know. My shortest turn around was 11 days. Thankfully I’m one of the few who broke the cycle around here.

10:49 A Foldable knife? And others had kinder eggs? That's like 4 inches or less. LOL

Prisons are designed now for profitability not rehabilitation / correction. Right down to the $20 flip flops and $20 'prison rules' booklet you have to pay for on inception. Sadly, esp in domestic situations it's easy to have someone arrested, incarcerated and then forced into high lawyer fees to get them safely released.

Great 👍 show thank you.

Mate, I just served 19 years in a Victorian Max security prison, Barwon HMP. You are spot on, very good homework.

I love how they just briefly talk about a case of an innocent person in China. There's alot of innocent people imprisoned in China. Basically anyone who speaks out is imprisoned.

The US talking about Chinese oppression always comes off a bit “people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones”.

When I went to prison for the first and last time, I was expecting my head to be ripped off and used as a football. But my experience was a lot better than what I thought it was. I spoke to a few people in there and they were very nice actually. (This is the prisoners I'm talking about, not the guards)

One thing I love about prison is that they hate pedos

The same music loop for 30mins was not a good idea, that’s said I love this channel

It's scary to go to trial because the average juror is not very good at analyzing facts. Even if you are innocent, the jury cannot be trusted with your fate

if school taught like this i would never leave

I had an uncle who was an NYPD officer and one thing he told me stuck with me and why I don't believe there is such a thing as good cops. Officers are actually encouraged to go after poor folks because more often than not they can't get a good lawyer so they'll be easier to convict. It's all one giant rush to look good on paper to secure an inflated budget

He actually went to a prison for our enjoyment, what a Gigachad

That prison in Finland has a very good point to what they're doing. Allowing prisoners to go to another less harsh prison before they are released that it's more like dorm rooms can help a person better acclimate themselves to society after being locked up for many many years to decades

This wasn't about being in prison, it was about convictions and sentencing.

There’s an entire ecosystem built up around this. Imagine, we eliminate DUI cases by encouraging people to use ride sharing. The public is safer and nobody goes to jail. Then the lawyers who make $5,000 per case suddenly have no work. That’s one example of many….

This narrator got more words in 30 minutes than anyone in RU-vid history, Bravo!

I love how the animated people are like: 😁most of the time

Wsp nice video I love them all keep it up :) ❤️🔥

According to the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) from 2018 to 2019, there was a 19% decline in reported serious crimes, with 880,000 fewer people victimized in 2019. From 2018 to 2019 the rate of property crime decreased 6%. This is a decline of 6.8 victimizations per 1,000 households.

That’s the only reason I’m against the death penalty, you never know who is truly guilty or innocent in this cesspool of a world

I'm currently waiting to stand trial for crimes I didn't commit and I am so terrified this will be my reality

Space...The final frontier. Infographics: "Prison, earth's final frontier."

The crazy part is that so many people do time because they didn't have money to pay for a lawyer to help them. For ex my brother who is to be released next month...he didn't do the crime but he served 10 for it.

This is nice. Thanks!

Not sure about everywhere else but the prices for things in jail is astronomical. One gram of weed is $100.. idc how much I was struggling I could never justify that 😭

"Illegally insane". We should bring that back.

I work at a maximum security prison in the United States and most of these are very accurate

You never have to join a gang. If you choose to, then whatever happens because of it is completely on you. You always have the choice of growing a pair and not just throwing away everything you believe in just because you're scared, or someone threatens you. I guess it all comes down to asking yourself one simple question. Would you rather die a man(or woman), or survive as a coward? Work on learning to defend yourself if you have the chance before anything goes down. Even if you don't have any time for that though, I'd still always recommend you don't go the way of the coward, it rarely ends well. You'd be better off sticking to your guns, for better or worse.

I did 10 years in Arkansas. You know how much I got paid.. HALF A PENNY A DAY. Every year I got my taxes.. 6 dollars a year... When I, and many others, have made the same state billions of dollars of free labor. You really don't know till you experience it.

His videos are so fun to watch they make me smart! Lol