How to survive prison?

Question

Hello. I am hot-tempered, and I can see myself doing something stupid (if not absurdly cruel...), and I was wondering if anyone has advice in survivng prison. I live in Detroit, am white, 6' and muscular, but I was still beaten by about 15 cowardly, weaker black individuals. They never kept me down, and I rebuffed their assault, but I still felt helpless, and I can't win against an army. If I end up in prison, what shall my lot be? It appears that I would want to become a "wood", that is, a fighting white. I'd rather die than submit to rape or abuse of any kind, and I mean that literally. I'd sooner stab myself to death than submit. I am not inherently racist, but if joining a white gang is my best shot to survive without compromising my dignity, how would I go about that? Any advice from people who have been to prison is much appreciated. I am not racist, but I'd sooner die than submit, and sooner compromise my ideals than compromise my dignity. Thank you.

I am living in Detroit, in a predominately black (and racist) neighborhood in Warrendale, because I have no choice and my Mother brought me here. I used to go walking every night, until I was beaten. I recognized the guys who did it, and they avoided me when they were in small groups... I assumed they weren't such cowards. I don't want to go to prison, but if I defend myself again, I might end up there. I can't help my situation; I'm trying to find a way out, but my only option is the Army, and I had planned on joining after college, which now seems impossible. I wouldn't mind fighting with a gang in prison, the fighting would be no problem. I just won't submit and compromise my honor. I am not racist, but if I must hang with that crowd to survive, I'd do that before letting the people I am not really racist against take my pride.

Answer 1

You would sooner compromise your ideals than compromise your dignity?

You type in very good English. I am assuming your are educated. Maybe not in school, but in life itself or both. Why do you find yourself in the place you are in (locality AND thought-wise). What are you doing in Detroit battling the odds?

The best thing, in my opinion, is for you to get out of those surroundings, seek a better place and move on. Get to anger-management counselling and improve yourself. You're a smart individual, think about it.

Many have done it, I'm a Detroit transplant myself, not wanting to live or try to survive in those conditions. Do you love living in a war zone? You have choices to make. Don't choose prison, because it will be your choice in the end....

Answer 2

Don't do anything that will put you in prison. That is the best thing to do. As far as joining a gang, if they get it on with another gang, guess what, you have to as well. The best gang to get with in prison is the church and Bible study and stay to yourself and stay out of trouble. If a person gets in your face, then you drop him even if he is bigger than you. Just don't be nice. And don't take any crap off anyone.
But like I said, the best thing is to not do anything to get you put in prison.
Learn to control yourself and your temper. You can if you want to.
If you are 18 you can live where ever you want. You could not pay me enough to live in Detroit. As far as joining the military, I would think about the Navy, or Airforce if it was me. More chance at advancement depending on what you do and safer. Don't go walking at night. And most of all, MOVE to a safer place.

Answer 3

You can survive in Prison ...but i guess you are not in prison coz u r using internet ...anyways share ur food with them and co-operate they will be happy from u n u will be happy from them

Answer 4

THERE ARE A DIFFERENT SET OF RULES . YOU WILL BECOME A 'WOOD' BECAUSE THAT IS WHERE WHITES BELONG IN THE JOINT. KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT AND SHOW NO FEAR. FIND A FELLOW INMATE YOU CAN RELATE TO AND LEARN FROM HIM.