50 Things Nobody Tells You About Being in Prison

Today we are breaking the prison code of silence and spilling all the crazy details on what life is really like locked behind bars! Don't miss this new video that gives away all the secrets of life inside prison.

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[colsparky]

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

[youngsixty]

The fact that we get free documentaries on YouTube by Infographics Show is truly a gift 👍

[Namjoon]

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

[MrDlt]

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.

[christopherbenson]

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.

[harryjackson]

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

[kyote]

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

[dereksmyth]

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.

[katjagolden]

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.

[storytimewithunclebill]

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

[paulmcgladdery]

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

[eddiesewell]

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

[Wicc_]

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

[PopeFrancis]

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

[DoodlesRdope]

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.

[matthewhicks]

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.

[bread]

Larry’s gonna have a field day with this one

[davidtal]

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.

[michealarburn]

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

[erictaylor]

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.