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Inside Out: The National Survey on Prison Experience

Thank you for sharing your experiences of incarceration with us as part of the Inside Out: The National Survey on Prison Experience, conducted by the Global Justice Resource Center.
Your responses are completely anonymous.
Your participation is a public service. The information you provide will help bring practical attention to both the positive and negative aspects of prison life in our country. The survey has 10 survey questions and some opportunities for location and prison 
background information. You may skip any that you do not wish to answer. Thank you for your valuable contribution.

GJRC Innovation Staff

Prison Location (State)
Prison Location (City)
Prison Name
Length of Most Recent Incarceration:
Time Since Release:
1. Orientation: When I first arrived at the prison, I received clear information and help to understand the rules, programs, and expectations of the facility.
2. Safety and Victimization: I felt reasonably safe in prison.
3. Treatment by Staff: Staff and officers treated me with respect.
4. Disciplinary Actions: Rules and punishments in prison were reasonably fair.
5. Healthcare Access: I had reasonable access to healthcare as needed.
6. Substance Abuse Treatment: I had reasonable access to substance abuse treatment.
7. Work Assignments: I had reasonable access to paid or volunteer work assignments.
8. Educational and Vocational Programs:  I had reasonable access to vocational training or education.
9. Contact with Family and Friends: My visitors were reasonably well treated.
10. Reentry Preparation: I had sufficient time and help to prepare for release to the community. 
What are three things the prison did well?
What are three things that need serious improvement?
What are three things you could have done differently while incarcerated?
Your Age
Gender Identity:
If self describe, please specify
Race/Ethnicity:
If Other, please specify
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