What do you do when a loved one is arrested? How do you make bail? What is a visit to prison like, and what do you need to do before you can visit? What financial challenges will be encountered, and how do you overcome prison related social stigmas?
This is a true story of survival, courage, and hope. Suddenly, Ann's world came crashing down on her with the arrest of her husband and his 15-year prison sentence, leaving her to face a nightmare that no one could prepare her for. Ann discusses how to survive the prison system and shares a glimpse into this frightening and rarely discussed world. She guides the reader through stages of incarceration that anyone enduring the imprisonment of a loved one experiences. Her honesty and practical advice will benefit anyone trying to understand the confusing world of America's prison system.
This is a must read for inmates, their spouses and family members, attorneys, employees of correctional institutions, law enforcement officials, clergy, prison chaplains, and caring people that span the globe.
