Résumé

Michael G. Santos

Current Address:
#16377-004 / Taft Camp / Unit A4D
PO Box 7001
Taft, CA 93268

URL: www.MichaelSantos.net
DOB: January 15, 1964
Imprisoned: August 11, 1987
Scheduled Release: 2013

Curriculum Vitae

Educational Background

Shorecrest High School, Seattle, WA 1978-1982  Graduated June 1982

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. 1989-1992

Enrolled in independent study program while confined in USP Atlanta; Earned 60 quarter hours of credit.

Mercer University, Atlanta, GA. 1989-1992

Enrolled in program while confined in USP Atlanta in 1989. BA, cum laude, in Human Resources Management, 1992.

Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York 1992-1995

Enrolled in Master of Arts program in the New College through independent study in September, 1992 while confined in USP Atlanta.

MA in Inter-Disciplinary Studies awarded in May, 1995.

University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 1995

Enrolled in independent study program with Professor George Cole in Department of Political Science to begin course work in pursuit of Ph.D. Prison complications have delayed further course work.

Books Published

Step Up and Don’t Look Back, Santa Barbara, APS Publishing, 2007

Gangsters & Thugs: Consequences That Hustlers Pay, Santa Barbara, APS Publishing, 2007

Inside: Life Behind Bars in America. New York, NY, St. Martin’s Press, 2006

About Prison. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2004

Profiles from Prison. CT: Greenwood / Praeger, 2003

What If I Go To Prison? NJ, APS Publishing, 2003

Other Publications

Santos, M. with Mary Bosworth, Debi Campbell, Bonita Demby, and Seth M. Ferranti. “Doing Prison Research: Views from Inside.” Qualitative Inquiry. Vol. 10(1). 2004.

Santos, M. “Inmate Volunteers” in M. Bosworth. (Ed.). Encyclopedia of US Prisons and Corrections, Volume One and Two. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Reference. 2004.

Santos, M. “Contraband” in M. Bosworth.(Ed.). Encyclopedia of US Prisons and Corrections, Volume One and Two. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Reference. 2004.

Santos, M. “Maintaining Community Ties While in Prison” in M. Bosworth. The US Federal Prison System. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. 2002.

“Prisoner Education Programs” in Todd Clear and George F. Cole’s American Corrections. 4th Edition, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. 1997

“One Man’s Walk Through Atlanta’s Jungle” in George Cole and Christopher Smith’s Criminal Justice in America. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. 1995.

“Prison Commissaries” in Marilyn McShane and F.P. Williams (eds.) Encyclopedia of American Prisons. New York: Garland Press. 1995.

“Positive Programs Instead of Chain Gangs” Bradford Era, May 22, 1995.

“Transcending the Wall”, Journal of Criminal Justice Education, Volume 6, Number 1. Spring, 1995.

“Facing Long-Term Incarceration” in Tim Flanagan’s (ed.) Long-Term Imprisonment: Issues of Policy, Science and Correctional Practice, pp. 33-36. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. 1995.

“Fighting Crime from Behind Bars” in Atlanta Journal Constitution. Friday, February 11, 1994.

Prison Activities

Toastmaster Group. Taft Camp. Public speaking club, 2007 – present

T.O.A.D. (Those Outspoken Against Drugs). Taft Camp. Community service outreach group speaking to at-risk youth in the Bakersfield community. Reference: Counselor Mickleberry

Quality of Life Group. Warden’s inmate advisory council at USP Atlanta, 1992-1994. Reference: Warden Fred Stock

Athenians Toastmaster Group. Public speaking club at USP Atlanta. Founding member, President, 1992-1994. Reference: Counselor James Mitchell.

Slow Down Program. Community-service youth counseling group at USP Atlanta. Founding member, Curriculum designer and writer, 1993-1994. Reference: Ms. Debra Rankin.

Mentors Group. Inmate leadership group at FCI McKean, 1994-1995. Prepare and deliver programs on how to set up and achieve educational goals during confinement and on developing strategies that help Individuals overcome obstacles.

Breaking Barriers Program. Trained facilitator for 20-hour program to help individuals overcome obstacles and initiate positive change in their lives.

Adult Continuing Education Instructor. Design and teach various courses to other prisoners. 1996-present. Tutor. Provide independent instruction to prisoners struggling to pass high school equivalency examination.

Conference Presentations

“The Crusonian Prisoner” Paper delivered at the annual conference of the Academy of Criminal Justice Science. Chicago, March 15, 1994.

“Prisoner Perceptions in a Maximum-Security Prison” Video and paper presented at the annual conference of the American Society of Criminology. Miami, 1994.

Personal Interests

Strengthening Family Relationships. Long-distance running. Personal Development.

During his 23+ years of continuous confinement in federal prisons of every security level, Michael Santos has emerged as one of the leading voices on America's prison system and the need for prison reform.Learn more about Michael’s specific efforts, achievements, and contributions.


BOOKS by Michael G. Santos

Inside: Life Behind Bars in America

About Prison

Profiles From Prison

Read letters of support Michael has received from community leaders, professors, students, organizations, and readers.