Prisoners Guerilla Handbook to Correspondence Programs

Good Morning, I found that the above has been recently updated by Jon Marc Taylor and Susan Schwartzkopf. I am trying to borrow a copy through the library before I buy it. It is published by Prison Legal News. Hille

 

Any libraries own this?

Hi, I am going to break down and buy this during the weekend. Has anyone found the recent edition at any libraries? Hille

 

I'm really confused, Hille.

First, how can such an interesting-sounding book have been around since at least 2002 and I've never heard of it? Well, I guess that's possible.

But the website (http://www.biddle-audenreed.com/guerrilla.html) is copyrighted 2002, and says there is a new edition coming out soon, but there seems to be no way to order.

Amazon lists it, but says they have only one used copy, and it is $170!

And the Audenreed site refers one to www.prismlegalnews.org. And entering that URL either takes one to the law offices of Kevin Cafferkey in Ohio, or to a 'holding site' -- but no way to read about or order the book.

I'd love to know if there is some way to order it -- and not for $170. It is something I should have in my library.

Thanks.

 

Using Google books "find a copy in a library" I see several libraries have a copy including San francisco Public library
http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50763016

 

It looks like the book is available to order here, it say it's "in stock":

https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/111_ProductDetails.aspx

Apparently that "prismlegalnews.org" site referenced is a typo

Possibly outdated contact info for the book's author:

http://www.lairdcarlson.com/celldoor/Bio_Address/TayRes.htm

 

Latest edition

Good Morning, I am ordering the latest edition. I own the original and it did give me some options I had not seen elsewhere. Our local CC has the first edition but I am doubting with the budget cuts that this book would be a priority to update. Have a wonderful weekend. Thanks to our members who protect our freedoms. Be well. Be safe. Hille

 

It sure sounds interesting:

"Prisoners' Guerrilla Handbook to Correspondence Programs in the U.S. and Canada, 3rd Edition (PGHCP) is written by Missouri prisoner Jon Marc Taylor who has successfully completed a B.S. degree, an M.A. degree and a Doctorate by mail while imprisoned. This book was initially published in the late 1990s. The second edition was published by Biddle Publishing in 2002. The publisher retired in 2007 and Prison Legal News took over the publishing of the book as the first title in its new book line.

Taylor...explains factors to be considered in selecting an educational program and how to make meaningful comparisons between the courses offered for the tuition charged. No money to pay for school? Taylor covers that too. Diploma mills? The book addresses how to recognize and avoid them. Any prisoner seeking to begin or continue their education behind bars will find this to be an invaluable road map. This is not just the only book on the market to address the needs of prisoners seeking a higher education while locked up; it does a fantastic job accomplishing its goal. It saves the prospective student countless money and time researching the best course for their needs. "


The price is $49.99.

 

Interesting indeed. I also found:

at http://www.amyfound.org/amy_writing_awards/writings/conviction_of_love.html .

I wonder what his degrees were in (criminal justice perhaps?)and how he was able to do is defense.

 

Do we know where Dr. Taylor earned his Ph.D.? The only 100% non-resident accredited Ph.D. programs I'm aware of in the US are at Northcentral and TUI.

Douglas Dean, who wrote the "Degrees for Prisoners" chapter of my book, did his through the University of South Africa, which sent faculty to his maximum security prison for his final defense.

 

Based on this old link I found: http://www.lairdcarlson.com/celldoor/Bio_Address/TayRes.htm , I'm going to guess Ball State. It seems they have a prison extension program. I could not find a dissertation title with his name on Proquest, but I did find him published in several criminal justice/prison policy related journals.

 

Found this, no reference to a PhD, but does say he earned his AA, BS and MA through the Ball State extension program.

http://www.lairdcarlson.com/celldoor/Bio_Address/TayRes.htm

 

Ordered yesterday

Good Morning, I decided to spring for the book and not wait for an ILL copy. It should arrive within the week and I will be sharing anything I see. Have a great day. Hille

 

useful prisoner education

It's pretty rare that anyone takes advice from me. One time, at least, it was worth listening to.

A friend's son was convicted of Murder 2 for killing two pedestrians while DUI fleeing from the police. He got 15 years to life. A tragedy for everyone.

At my suggestion, he completed the Department of Agriculture's paralegal program. (No, I don't know why the DoA offers paralegal training.)

http://graduateschool.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=100&Itemid=205

In prison, practically ever inmate is filing an appeal or a lawsuit over conditions or individual treatment. Filing appeals and lawsuits are free to inmates and they've got the time.

Consequently, my friend's kid, the paralegal, became invaluable to everyone. He is invulnerable to prison violence and earns prison contraband from his "clients". Probably saved his life.

The DoA program is now web-based. This means it's not available to most inmates. Anyone know of a conventional, snail-mail based, distance paralegal program?

 

I believe Penn Foster College has one. Despite what many think, PFC's programs and course materials are delivered by mail. The unit exams can be taken online, but the answers can also be mailed to be graded. The finals are proctored in person and the answer sheets mailed to PFC for grading.

 

Check the Corrections Education Association

They have offered a College of the Air in the past and have some pretty useful courses. I have called this group before and found them to be helpful. PM me in the next few days. Hille ****

 

Wow! You certainly have provided excellent advice to your friend's son. In fact, this is great advice for any prison who is concerned about his or her safety while behind bars. I imagine that the prisoners who are also paralegals are treated like gold. Of course, if every prisoner became a paralegal, then the prestiage of the position would certainly depreciate. However, we all know that this will never happen.

 

In regards to the USDA Grad School, it was originally started to help provide education to USDA employees. (According to one source. I had heard that it provided education to farmers originally...) It's mostly used as a government employee training resource, but people outside the government take their courses as well (Including me- taking Library Techniques courses, plus a few others planned...). The courses aren't that that expensive. (Mine are $355 apiece, for ACE-evaluated 2-3 credits.)
For more info, read here:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/21/AR2006032101525.html

Or to visit their site:
http://www.graduateschool.edu/