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3B1-211/CSP - Corcoran
PO Box 3466
Corcoran, CA 93212

6/18/2012

Blog Reader,

(1) Thank you for those who have written or inquired, I appreciate it a great deal.

(2) The following 3 pages are all the 'positive' stuff A) is flier & details the classes & relevant issues, B) a mentor program called 'Walking the Yard' is from an outside agency that helps to educate all who wish to be & provide mentorship, C) is the daily routine & parameters I make do with. Any questions - just give me a holla.

With Respect,
Michael Singh

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(A)

Quality Group Homes, Inc. - Family Liaison Services Program

Exciting New Class Opportunity: PARENTING SKILLS

* Parenting Skills Curriculum

* Evidence Based Program

* Tailored for Inmates who Parent from Inside

* Meets Court Requirements

* Learn valuable skills to improve your relationship with your children

* 30 hour course

* Certified/trained instructor

LIMITED OPENINGS PER SESSION

Open Enrollment Sign Up Period Starts TODAY! 5/3/12

Please, submit a request to see the Family Liaison Specialist at your institution NOW for more details and information on how to sign up for this course.

Classes are twice a week and require your full attendance and participation in all sessions. A graduation ceremony and certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete the course.

Next Session Starts:

Thank you for your interest, Quality Group Homes, Inc.-Family Liaison Services Program
Working the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to serve your needs.

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(B)

WALKING THE YARD
A FAIR CHANCE PROJECT PROGRAM

Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor for the "Walking the Yard" WTY program. We would like for you to become one of the WTY mentors on your yard. I'm sending a couple more applications to you, to have copies made (if possible) to pass out to other inmates that want to become involved in this program, either as mentors or students. Like I stated in my previous letter, we'd ideally like a representative from each race (Black, White, Latino, other) to serve as a project leader, but for start-up purposes you can employ the services of whomever you recruit to assist you in getting the program off the ground.

So far, from just that single ad, we have about 325 mentors covering 29 of the 33 prisons in the state (including both Chowchilla and CIW) with more requests coming in every day. So hats off to you for wanting to be a part of something positive that will go a long way in helping someone else.

What we envision here at FCP is that the old time lifers will basically run the WTY program on their individual yards as they see fit. What we know is that every yard can be different and it's the inmates that know who's who and what's what, so as mentors you'll have free reign on "schooling the youngsters" based on the circumstances, situations, and politics at your facility. We have no agenda to pass out and this is not a course. This is just a program by inmates for inmates where you, the mentor, are willing to be available if a kid wants to approach you and talk about the day to day choices/decisions that have to be made in prison life, as well as how best to navigate the pitfalls and avoid some of those dead end runs we all know about.

There's no guarantee these kids will like what you have to say or even listen, but that's ok, just remember who you would have listened to at that age. There's no time period for participation, so a youngster may come for a day or an hour. However long, just remember to listen and be patient. The more open, honest and real you are will probably lead to more trust and a better relationship, because trust will be the deciding factor in how long a person stays.

I really believe that this program can make a difference in how a person does his/her time and maybe, just maybe, keep someone alive and able to see the streets again. For your participation as a Project Leader/Mentor, you will receive a Certificate from Fair Chance Project to take to the Board as soon as we receive evaluation forms from your mentees. I believe, just knowing that you/we are trying to make a difference is the best reward.

Thank You,

Charles F. McCarns III - WTY Coordinator
Fair Chance Project Executive Board Member

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(C)

3B02 Shower Program

The following memo outlines the Shower Program in Building 3B02, it behooves you to read and understand it to ensure you receive a shower when it is due to you. If you have any questions regarding the program, ask any custody staff in the building for an explanation.

A2B, C/C status, Orientation status or LOP will shower on Mon., Wed., and Fri. on 2/W only.

A1-A Unassigned inmates shower on Mon., Wed., and Fri. only. Depending on the odd/even rotation, A1-A Unassigned will be showered according to the following schedule.

Even days housed on the top tier.....3/W
Odd days housed on the top tier......2/W
Even days housed on the bottom tier..2/W
Odd days housed on the bottom tier...3/W

Education
Inmates assigned to education will shower on Mon., Wed., and Fri. only. They will be showered on 2/W or 3/W depending on their release time
Released at 1130 hours....2/W
Released at 1530 hours....3/W

Assigned workers do not have a shower coming on their RDOs
No clothes washing in showers, disciplinary write ups will be issued for delaying shower program
Showers are limited to 5 minutes in duration
Showers are open during dayroom on Mon., Wed., and Fri. only, when program is run
If your work hours end at 1230 or earlier, you will shower on 2/W, don't bother asking 3/W
If you are a second watch porter, you will shower on 2/W, don't bother asking 3/W
If you have a shower coming, you must hang a towel on your door, otherwise the Control Booth Officer won't open your door
When you exit your cell for a shower, secure the cell door
If your work assignment ends 1400 hours or later (except 2/W Porters) you will shower on 3/W