The Bureau of Justice Statistics states that currently there are over 189,500 men and women incarcerated within the federal prison system. I was one of them. If you are reading this, then chances are that you are heading to federal prison as well. I've seen both sides of the fence. I spent over twenty-three years in law enforcement, both in the military and civilian sector. My crime grew out of an addiction to pornography, an addiction that I harbored most of my adult life. It grew worse over the years and it finally cost me my freedom. Upon my arrest while awaiting my sentencing, I searched everywhere for information pertaining to what I was facing. Nothing I found could tell me what it was going to be like once I was inside. Since then, I've committed myself to helping others so you won't have to go through the same things I did. The information contained in this book should help you and your family prepare for what is probably going to be the greatest challenge of your life. It is a guide for first-time offenders who are heading to federal prison. It is designed to help you prepare yourself before being remanded to custody. Included are topics such as how you will get to your designated facility, what happens once you arrive, daily life inside the fence, how to be safe, and many other issues you need to know. It also includes a preparation checklist to assist you and your family with things you should accomplish before you go.