The Legal Coach Vol. 3

Grady Simmons

$30.00

Introduction: Enforcing Your Constitutional Rights While Incarcerated This book is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to take legal action against prison staff who violate your constitutional rights. As an incarcerated individual, you retain civil rights protected under the U.S. Constitution. You have the right to be free from physical abuse, medical neglect, and denial of mental health care. If you have suffered harm, you have the right—and the responsibility—to respond through lawful means. Failing to act not only allows the abuse to continue but also increases the likelihood that it will happen again, to you or to others. Whenever a staff member violates institutional policy or denies you access to something you are entitled to under prison regulations, you must document the incident immediately. This book will walk you through what correctional staff are required to do, what they are prohibited from doing, and how to respond effectively when your rights are infringed. Not every grievance will rise to the level of a lawsuit, but that does not mean you cannot or should not file formal complaints.