Facilitator Guide for Navigating Life in Prison workbook

Facilitator Guide for Navigating Life in Prison
Turnkey Lesson Plans for Correctional Programs

The Facilitator Guide for Navigating Life in Prison is the official companion to the participant workbook. This guide was designed to take the guesswork out of leading group sessions—whether you’re a correctional officer, chaplain, volunteer, or reentry coordinator.

Inside you’ll find everything needed to run sessions with confidence:

• Step-by-step lesson plans for every module and lesson.

• Word-for-word scripts for opening, teaching, and closing.

• Discussion questions with expected answers to keep conversations on track.

• Practice activities and journaling prompts to engage participants.

• Quiz answer keys for simple, consistent review.

• Troubleshooting tips and an FAQ for common challenges.

This guide is completely turnkey—meaning you don’t need special training or experience. Just open the book, follow the plan, and the program runs itself.

Used alongside the Navigating Life in Prison workbook, this facilitator guide helps correctional programs deliver structured lessons on conflict resolution, positive habits, family connection, job readiness, grief support, and addiction awareness.

Why Facilities Choose This Guide

✔ Saves staff time with ready-made lesson plans
✔ Ensures consistent, professional delivery every time
✔ Proven, print-first design for prison environments
✔ Works seamlessly with the Behind Bars Blueprint workbook series