Obama for Prison Reform

By · Monday, September 29th, 2008 · Comments Off on Obama for Prison Reform

The upcoming presidential election has me very hopeful. Although I cannot vote, I support the candidacy of Barack Obama. I urge all readers who have an interest in the prison system to vote for Obama. Meaningful prison reform is going to require liberal Representatives and Senators. Elect Democrats! With a liberal Congress, we will see […]

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Educational Opportunities in Prison

By · Sunday, September 28th, 2008 · Comments Off on Educational Opportunities in Prison

Many readers write me with questions about educational opportunities in prison. During the more than 21 years that I have served, I’ve worked hard to educate myself. Those efforts paid off, as Mercer University awarded me an undergraduate degree in 1992, and Hofstra University awarded me a graduate degree in 1995. I urge all those […]

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White Collar Prosecutions on Wall Street

By · Friday, September 26th, 2008 · Comments Off on White Collar Prosecutions on Wall Street

The financial turmoil on Wall Street will likely bring many traders, hedge fund managers, and corporate executives to federal prison. Prosecutors will want to make a statement. They speak loudest by targeting high-profile, white collar offenders, for federal criminal indictments. When grand juries or prosecutors make those criminal charges, prison terms will follow. I’ve been […]

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Forbes Publishes Power in Prison

By · Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 · Comments Off on Forbes Publishes Power in Prison

I’m pleased to have contributed an article, Power in Prison, to the Forbes.com special series on POWER. It describes my perceptions of the dynamics of power in prison. I feel honored by the invitation to contribute to such a distinguished publication. The timing couldn’t have been better for me to reach the audience of Forbes. […]

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Self-Surrendering to Federal Prison Camp

By · Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Self-Surrendering to Federal Prison Camp

Reporting to a federal prison camp can bring anxiety to an individual and to family members. Those convicted of white collar crimes or minor drug offenses usually serve time in federal prison camps. Yet if they do not have previous experience with the criminal justice system, people are susceptible to frightening, though misleading influences from […]

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Resources for white collar criminals

By · Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Resources for white collar criminals

Today, on September 22, partners in my network of support have launched a new version of MichaelSantos.net, a white collar crime resource. This Web site will publish information to help individuals understand the American prison system, the people it holds, and strategies to emerge successfully. My term began in 1987, and during the more than […]

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What Second Chance?

By · Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 · 2 Comments »

Two months after the passage of historic legislation, Second Chance Act, designed to reduce recidivism, administrators continue with obstacles that hinder successful transitions from prison to society In April of 2008, President Bush signed the Second Chance Act of 2007. According to an overwhelming majority from both houses of Congress, the legislation had several purposes. […]

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Pass It On Seminar

By · Saturday, April 12th, 2008 · Comments Off on Pass It On Seminar

Description of my participation in dynamic personal growth seminar, Pass It On, at Taft Camp, led by Scott Evans. As a long-term prisoner I am grateful for every opportunity to learn and interact with society. Yesterday, on April 11, 2008, I felt fortunate to attend a three-hour personal growth seminar that administrators at Taft Camp […]

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Speech on Second Chance Act

By · Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 · Comments Off on Speech on Second Chance Act

I delivered this speech from memory to a large audience at a Toastmasters Group meeting at Taft Camp on March 31, 2008 to share my understanding of the Second Chance Act. Good morning Toastmasters and guests. Thank you for the honor of your attendance and attention. I want everyone in this room to know that I […]

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First Quarter Report, Taft Prison Camp 2008

By · Monday, March 31st, 2008 · Comments Off on First Quarter Report, Taft Prison Camp 2008

I began 2008, my 21st year of imprisonment, with a high degree of optimism. Now that we’ve moved beyond the first three months of this year, I feel better than ever. I keep track of my daily progress by recording my activities in a weekly planner. When this year began, I knew that we would […]

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A New Earth, Chapter 2 Workbook Questions

By · Monday, March 31st, 2008 · Comments Off on A New Earth, Chapter 2 Workbook Questions

As part of Oprah’s online class, my wife and I are working through Eckhart Tolle’s book, A New Earth, together by reading and answering the weekly workbook questions. Following are my answers to the questions posed in the Chapter Two workbook: Pay attention to any repetitive thought patterns, particularly negative ones about yourself, your life, or […]

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On the subject of parole

By · Saturday, March 29th, 2008 · Comments Off on On the subject of parole

I recently received a wonderful letter from a young college student who is studying criminal justice in Michigan. He was assigned to read one of the books I wrote, and he asked a few questions that I thought readers of my Blog might have an interest in. Accordingly, I am posting his insightful questions along […]

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Suggestions for New Prisoners

By · Thursday, March 20th, 2008 · Comments Off on Suggestions for New Prisoners

Now is a much better time to begin serving a prison sentence. That may sound ridiculous to the casual reader, the normal person who doesn’t believe there is ever a good time to begin a prison term. I am speaking relatively. The time is much better than 1987, when I began serving my sentence. In […]

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A New Earth – Chapter One: The Flowering of Human Consciousness

By · Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 · Comments Off on A New Earth – Chapter One: The Flowering of Human Consciousness

As part of Oprah’s online class, my wife and I are working through Eckhart Tolle’s book, A New Earth, together by reading and answering the weekly workbook questions. Following are my answers to the questions posed in the Chapter One workbook: Why did you decide to read this book? My wife, Carole, sent me Eckhart […]

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Speech On Leadership

By · Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 · Comments Off on Speech On Leadership

At Taft Camp, as has been the case in any other federal prison where I’ve been held, I am responsible for creating my own opportunities to grow. My motivation is not to earn any meaningless certificates, or even to ignite hopes of advancing my release date. I strive for improvement because I find fulfillment in […]

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