Angela was 14 when she went in, and she was put into a full-fledged prison at 17. I'm curious about the mentality and/or personality of someone who is put through this kind of situation.

She is aware of those around her trying to assert their influence on her. I try to reassure her that being true to herself is fairest for everyone.

She has some obvious (and some not so obvious) developmental setbacks. For instance, she still looks on things from a child's point of view often, and she has abit of insecurity in dealing with others.

Angela is 19 now, and in until 2016 in all likelihood. I am wondering what may be common changes I can expect to see, as well as ways of dealing with them? Also, does can anyone who has direct experience in this type of situation please PM me? I'd appreciate some real help here.

Thanks :)

Chris,

This is a real tough one and so much will depend on the individual and what they are doing to develop themselves...

This is really hard because she has spent so many of her developmental years in a place where all the rules are different. She has probably never really had to manage money and so many of the things that we take for granted in our everyday lives would just be so foreign to her...

I hope that someone here has some first hand experience with this to offer you some advice...