"I was gang raped, I'm telling you this because I don't want this to happen to you"...That's one hell of a motivational speech there bud.

Who else is watching this like "I hope I never need to use this information" lol

You know a system has failed when that system needs a video like this.

Forget jail, this is life advice.

Extraordinary courage for a man to admit to others he was raped like this and also commit to helping others like this.

My goal is to stay out of jail period

the prison version of don't accept candies from a stranger

Go into prison for armed robbery with a child’s toy gun, leave prison the victim of gang rape. He came out with more trauma than he came in with, how is anybody supposed to get a fresh start and make better choices when they’re more broken when they came in? Looking at the man I can see he has his life together now, but my heart breaks for what he went through as a young man.

Been to prison myself. As long as you're laid back, stick to your group, don't join gangs, and don't start shit with others, you will more than likely be fine. If someone tries to cross you, you MUST ALWAYS be assertive and fight back. Respect is EVERYTHING on the inside. You cannot let any affront to you slide, no matter how small. If you let one small thing slide, it will make you a future target.

"Staying safe isn't snitching." So very true. School counselors should have a poster of this in their offices and use the topic as a lesson plan.

How to avoid rape in prison: Step 1: Stay out of prison.

That guy T.J. Parsell wrote a book about his experiences in prison. I read it not long ago and the things he described were absolutely horrific. It's so admirable to see him use his experiences to help others entering the same situation.

The guy who introduced the video shocked me with that one liner about his gang rape victim experience more than what the serving prisoners shared. Takes a strong man to survive that shit, acknowledge and deal with it psychologically and then to help others mitigate the potential for that to happen.

This documentary makes it look easy to report but ask anyone in the system how difficult it is. Often times the CO's are part of the problem because they're in on the violence.

There are no words adequate to convey my admiration for a man who could turn such personal suffering into a life devoted to helping others avoid such cruelty as he had to experience.

I know two people who were in Prison, when they reported the threat of rape, they were laughed at. The officers turned a blind eye, whike they were being assulted. Sometimes those who run the prison are the inmates !

I was always told the #1 rule was: #1- NEVER accept anything from anyone for free or as a loan.

I've been to prison I was willing to absolutely anything to prevent this from happening. But fortunately there were really good people in prison who hated rapists of any kind. And they pointed out the people who I should avoid.

Big Ups to the incarcerated men in this video, especially the man who exhibited courage in admitting he was gang raped and sought to educate new ones on how not to be a victim. Great video!

This world needs more men like T.J. People don't realize how many men, too, are victimized. Most of them push it deep down and take out their rage on others... or sadly end their own lives. This man spoke out in such a brave and healing way. I pray more men feel safer in this society to be vulnerable and share their experiences for the GOOD of others. God bless this man

All mothers should share this video with their sons. If this doesn't make them think twice about going to jail, I don't know what will.

idk.. my 5 years was uneventful. i just didnt talk to no one. anytime anyone told me anything, or asked me anything, i just said, "nah man, just doing my time, you know?" dont think if youre white you gotta join them aryans. just leave everyone alone. you tell them, "im just doing my time man" they usually respect that. i got in one fight, and it was self defense. i got the name, "Mute" because i just didnt talk. no one fucked with me. they knew i was there to serve my bit, and nothing more. and when they know you arent there to make a name, or to start any shit, people respect that. ive had blacks, whites, and latins stick up for me because some new guy thought i was an easy target. if you are in fear of your life, you need to fight. the CO will understand. i was scared. every. single. day. but its not worth it to get yourself in deeper. just keep your head low, dont make friends, make aquaintances. and do not take any gifts from anyone. i never made those choices, and i got out clean and have a steady job as a forklift mechanic. you dont gotta be a criminal. just be that guy, that mute. that dude that never bothered no one.

The phrase “beware of Greeks bearing gifts“ don’t come from nowhere

When the 1 guy said predators come on all shapes and sizes hit home..I never did hard time but years ago I met a guy who worked at a bank that was on my service route, thought he was cool but he had a creepy vibe and I should have stayed away.. he wanted me to check something at his house and when I was on his property he made advances..I got the bleep outta there and never went near him again..when I had to go back to the bank every month I avoided him like the plague..lesson learned and I will never again ignore that inner alert we get when around someone creepy

I read a book called "The Perfect Victim" when I was nineteen years old. I learned to be paranoid to take any gifts from strangers, especially food.

afterprison show brought me here lol

I was a counselor in a large men's prison in California. I retired in 2007 after a 27 year career. I saw and heard IT ALL. The bottom line best advice I can give anyone is STAY OUT OF PRISON! Sounds simple doesn't it, yet I saw numerous people keep coming back. Rehab comes from within. All the programs in the world don't amount to shit UNLESS you are honest with yourself, and step back and look at your life, and decide enough is enough.

I’m really relieved to know inmates are a lot safer now from sexual harm than they were back in the day. Still very scary though.

This guy is a complete proverbial bad ass, for havng the courage and will, to explain what happened to him, so that others can avoid it. People, like these, are the ones who keep our world, from being any worse than it is.

I was over here bored at home when I heard him say “I was gang raped” Am enjoying being “bored”at home from now on...no need to interact with humans who could send you to prison.

“Trust no one and proceed with caution “ that’s my motto and I’m not even IN prison

my son seen this he is 17 and he said mom don't worry I'm not going in that place ever he is so terrified now my son is in college to be an police officer very great young man in I'm so happy I made him watch this whole thing but God Bless everyone

Never trust the 'over friendly' 'over gregarious' either in prison or in the outside world, there's usually a motive..

"At the end of the day you have to save your behind". Figuratively and literally.

I have just been through only the first one and a half minutes of the video and have paused to salute this man, a real man 🫡🫡👍 The courage and conviction on his face while narrating his experiences is so brutally honest and amazing already...and I still got 22 odd minutes left😊

The men sharing their experiences seem like good guys, I wish them the best.

I was in prison and I stopped two men from being raped, I was against that kind of stuff, most men in prison are, and I know a lot of guys still doing time that would help anyone from this happening to

This is vital information. My ex went to prison at a young age and he was never the same... he passed away almost 30 years ago. There are trolls in the comment section; they are obviously either not secure enough to show amy vulnerability or they are predators who want to establish/maintain a culture of shame and secrecy - don't let their proclivities affect your mindset; these are not people with morals, empathy or honor and have nothing to offer.

I just stumbled upon this video. But found it compelling and watched it all the way through. Someone else stated the people who were willing to talk and help fellow prisoners were very articulate. They were also brave to be filmed in this way, and courageous to stand up against people who abuse others in prison. Hope this video is shared widely in schools and colleges as it may aid people in deciding against wrong doing.

I cannot believe how articulate and well spoken these men are. These men are valuable educators ..

who else came here from AfterPrisonShow

You shouldn't have any shame or guilt if you've been raped. It was out of your control. It doesn't make you lesser then anyone else. What doesn't kill us makes us (stronger). 🙏🧡

This was a beautiful documentary. I think everyone should watch this. It was so informative and well put together thank you guys ❤

This information is so valuable and smart. Every young man having to serve time should see this video. Whoever thought of putting this information together was Brilliant!

They should release manual "How to avoid prison"

When that guy said “you really have to trust your gut” it gave me goosebumps. In my life I can definitely relate.

It’s better to be safe than to live with an experience that will last a lifetime. Best advice ever.

Absolutely phenomenal video! I've never seen anything like it but I truly believe it is a game changer.

We should be so ashamed as a country that this happens in our prisons

Prayers for my 22-year-old grandson currently incarcerated. This is my biggest fear for him. 😢🙏

Being sent to prison at 17 is a culmination of several juvenile offenses. Kids have confidence that they can break the law without consequences until one day the judge switches it up. There needs to be more funding for adolescent mental health and family support.

This info is oddly applicable in many life situations other than Prison. 🎉 Great insight 🥊💪🏻

I find it admirable how matter-of-fact the narrator manages to be, despite his experiences. From his eyes and subtle body movements, you can tell it, naturally, still pains him, but there's no crack in his composure.

May God be with the men that have suffered sexual abuse in prison and thank you men for sharing your stories, experiences and what not to do.

'Trust has to be earned' . excellent advice to be applied to Life for everyone.

Excellent documentary ! Thank you to each man for his story and advice . Show this in the schools !

What’s extremely sad are that these tips they’re giving about being wary of ppl being nice for no reason, are the exact same tips parents need to be aware of for their young children and the adults around your children. Be extremely suspicious of ppl that seem to be doing things “for no reason.”

I spent 13 months in prison at age 36 and it was a COUNTY prison not a state prison. Check your ego at the door, and keep your eyes and ears open until you find friends you trust. The more other inmates see you friendly with other inmates, they'll likely leave you alone. Do your pushups and try to lighten up and not take it so seriously. Don't stare at anyone and always be respectful to both staff and inmates. Say thank you if someone offers you something but never ask for anything. Be polite to staff and they'll be much more likely to help you and give you things. I did very easy time and even tried to help others. I never got in even one fight or argument. It definitely sucks but you CAN make the most of it just by using common sense.

These stories need to be taking into schools to educate our kids, I’m a very lucky man to have kids that stayed away from drugs, they are all becoming successful grown people, I thank God for that.

Wow… i had goosebumps listening to the support of the people in charge, i also am so impressed with the inmates who strongly advices what’s right in such critical situations, they sound almost like a family. It’s also so hard to believe that these people committed any sort of crime to end up there, they are all so kind, supportive and articulate… I wish they make a better life as soon as they finish their sentence. Regards from Türkiye

"Just report it to a CO" yeah that is totally fine. I'm sure the predator will understand and just back away.

They should NOT put underaged kids in adult prison. Especialy for crimes that do not involve violence.

This is very informative. Important information to rely on.

That head warden's uneven moustache is driving my OCD insane bro!!!!!😬

Had advice from a friend who done three years. Never accept a favour from anyone. Say thanks but no thanks and always pay your way.

I actually learned a lot even though I'm not male, not in prison, nor do I plan on being, in the future.

*This was amazing documentary very well done*

excellent learning tool, I thank the inmates, and staff who made this video.

3 things you must do to survive prison. 1-don't disrespect 2-keep your word 3-mind your own business Oh, and LEARN the phrase " Excuse Me"

The candy bar thing is real. What I mean is, if you're just coming into jail (upstate NY) from Rikers Island, when you hit Downstate correctional facility, which is a reception jail of new inmates, that is where your first test of this begins. As a Bronx crip since 1996, I went upstate in 2000, along with a Latin King member from East New York, who I was cool with on Rikers Island in 1999. As we got to our cells in Downstate, we met candy bars on our beds (he being in a separate cell of his own). We being so young (17), we were naïve, so we honestly thought this was just part of the jail system of welcoming new inmates. King Trigga [the Latin King] ate his candies. I was skeptical, so I put mines aside. Later on that day as we exited our cells, an old-timer (someone who been in jail for a long time) came to us and told us not to eat the candies left in our cells. That it's a common set up by a prison predator. We were shocked! We had no idea! Trigga already ate his, so that meant that the booty-bandit would feel as though he owes/owns him now. Since I didn't eat mines, I was glad. Later that day, some old creep came to my cell. He was the porter/trustee inmate. I was doing pushups. He made a slick/funny sexual remark, that he liked my abs. He tried to touch my abs through the bars. I backed up. He grinned. He asked me about the chocolate bars that he left on my bed. I told him I didn't eat them. I gave them to him. Since King Trigga was in the cell next to me, I told him about the old creep that tried to come on to me. Trigga said he tried the same thing with him too. Trigga was heated since he tried to press him about the candies he ate. Trigga came up with a plan to knock him out with a soap in a sock. He was going to put about 4 bars of korekrat jail-house soaps in a sock as a weapon. Next morning, Trigga called him to his cell and beat the booty-bandit down with the soap and sock. They sent Trigga to the box/hole. I was kinda worried since I didn't know anybody else in the entire jail, just in case the booty-bandit tried something again. Lucky for me, the next day, I ran into 3 other crips whom I knew from C74 Rikers Island just few weeks/months prior in 1999. So in a sense, I had protection in case the old creep tried something again. And like I said, at that time in January 2000, I was 17 years old. The Latin King, Trigga, was also 17. The 3 other crips I met again, were all 17. All of us came up state from C74 Rikers Island adolescence. So we were seen as fresh meat to predators. Why I said all this is because I recently came across a video from a dude saying that the candy bar on your bed thing, is a myth. He's from California, so maybe that didn't go down there. But in the NY prison system, I have personal experience that that shit was real!

“At the end of the day, you have to save your behind !” Greatest summary of the entire video. This was surreal n scary, rape, STDs, depression, suicide, this video can help a lot young men in High School

This was an excellent video. One more thing - don't ever call anyone a B-tch in prison. You will HAVE to fight.

Excellent job. What strikes me is how relevant much of this advice is to the world in general - outside of prison. Predators, of all types, exist in every society. The lessons offered here easily can be applied anywhere.

This is something everyone should watch including middle and high schoolers. Its so easy to commit a crime but get caught and your whole world changes.

My nephew was sentence to 2 years for almost killing a guy who attempted to rape his younger sister. Second day in prison he beat severely three guys who tried to rape him. That got him another year. He was at the time a 6 degree black belt and had study all types of martial arts. He started doing martial arts at four years old.

Without a shadow of a doubt! This is absolutely a deterrent! I’m sending this to all my sons.

This is ridiculous that this video needed to be made. The corrections system is a joke. It's broken and needs major reform. No more prisons for profit..

“The purpose of this film is not to scare you” Me: really now? I’m scared straight by now.

Trust no one and proceed with caution. That’s life advice!

Very informative and educational. Thank you very much

I'm terrified for my brother who's in jail because he has a mental disability and very vulnerable. He's coming out soon. I really hope I don't hear this has happened to him.

Saw a guy get assaulted because of an unpaid debt. It was all a set up. Tried to warn him but I didnt want to expose myself too much. The friendship angle is correct. Still haunts me.

Sexual predators walk amongst us on the inside and outside...im a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of my father. I know the signs. You never get over rape and the only people who should be exposed to rape are the rapist themselves. Powerful video and some brave stories. I hope those affected are receiving help.

This is the best video I have seen on prison rape where suspects are held accountable for their actions

The number of real world (outside of prison) lessons I learned from this is actually life altering, holy shit. I’m really grateful to the creators of this doc

Outstanding presentation from the inmates to the entire staff! My son is incarcerated and we've discussed these exact same procedures. Glad to see your agency being proactive and that the transparency is on point.

Well said and well done.

Its one of the most difficult things to come out sharing sexual abuse. Im a survivor and i appreciate and thank you who share your stories. Especially with men..it seems to go unnoticed. Coming out helps others as well as provides possible healing to you, the victim. God bless ❤

This is an amazing resource. So glad this is openly talked about and taught. Thank you to everyone involved with this project for your work.

It's terrible how a short sentence can become a long one if you have to defend yourself from crazies and perverts. The justice system and jail system is so dysfunctional. No one serving a year should have to get in trouble in there and end up serving 10 or 20 years because they had to fight against a sexual assault that they didn't even start.

Thank you for this video it was very helpful I will pass it on even share with young men who might come in contact with as well as women,

It was really kind of those that participated in this video.

My step father did 17.5 straight state/fed and did his time in some seriously dangerous Facilities. He used to school me on this type of stuff and how to survive in prison. He never bragged, it was more matter of fact and his ability to read people and situations was out of this world. I really credit him for being a strong male power of example to me at a point were I felt I could have gone either way. He really taught me some powerful lessons and many truths both good and bad

This is one of the better prison documentaries I've seen. Good production and these dudes seem pretty smart about their situation.

Self-preservation comes first, because life comes first. As simple as that.

My heart skipped a beat when dude said..... "Predators come in all shapes, sizes and races and they listen to all different genres of music." "Predators look like us."

What I've learned from video. Dont make friends. Dont accept any gifts. Get your weight up. Be yourself. Dont gamble or drug. Stay in library Shower with boxers on. HOW TO SURVIVE IN PRISON

There was so much good information for life in here! Grateful to the inmates for their genuine contributions to this project ❤

Huge thanks to all these men for speaking up and educating potential fish on how to behave. I just wanted to add my two cents. My problems in prison came from me being too secluded, too much of a lonewolf, too distrustful. I'm a very antisocial person due to my past and it always created this tension between me and other inmates. People thought i was plotting or up to no good or something. Good thing i used my knowledge of certain things to finally break this wall of tension and bind with my cellies, i rendered myself useful and since then my time went smoother. I guess what i'm trying to say is personal boundaries are a good thing just don't build brick walls around you, people will think you are hiding something. Good luck to everyone reading and stay out of prison, it sucks bad.

Very well worth the watch.