Scott Donald Carper-12/01/2023

Letter I wrote to my judge today 12/1/23 Hon. Cathy Ann BencivengoU.S. District Judge for the Southern District of CaliforniaU.S. District Court221 West Broadway, Suite 4165San Diego, CA 92101619-557-7688 Dear Honorable Bencivengo: I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to provide an update on my progress since […]

John Dalaly-12/01/2023-Beacons of Hope

In the days before I surrendered to serve my term at the federal prison camp in Hazelton on November 30, 2023, I read a book that held profound significance for this new chapter in my life. That book was “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl. The reason behind my choice was simple yet […]

Friday, December 1, 2023

The Wellness Way: Prioritizing Health for Holistic Success In the challenging journey of life, especially after incarceration, prioritizing health – both mental and physical – is crucial for holistic success. At Prison Professors Talent, we’ve seen the transformative power of wellness in the lives of those who have faced and overcome the challenges of reentry. […]

Choon Yong-11/30/2023-Good unit team meeting

11/30/2023 Thursday daily diary from Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:30 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 58 degrees F. Started walking at 6:35 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Michael Donell Moore-11/30/2023

Everyday should be a day of growth and development in some fashion. For the past week or so, I have noticed that there have been some things that I have grown in: Now, I am not perfect and still require growth in these areas. However, when I sit back and observe how I should handle […]

Scott Donald Carper-11/30/2023

Here is a sample letter I helped someone write today. To the Honorable [Judge’s Name], I have dedicated considerable time to reflect on my involvement in the drug trade. While I may not have orchestrated the drug conspiracies, I acknowledge the impact of my actions on society. My role, contributed to a destructive cycle of […]

John Dalaly-11/30/2023-PRIDE and Unlocking Potential

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life, one that I approach with a mixture of apprehension and determination. Late this morning, I will walk into the federal prison camp in Hazelton. Without fully knowing what is to come, I reflect on the journey that has led me to this point. It’s […]

Thursday, November  30, 2023

Community Connections: Building Bridges Back to Society In the journey of life, some paths are more challenging than others. For individuals returning to society after incarceration, the road can be particularly daunting. Yet, it is also a road that can lead to remarkable transformations and profound community connections. As the founder of Prison Professors Talent […]