The Prison Classification Guide
The Classification Package Survival Kit is your family’s guide to preparing before a loved one enters the prison system. From checklists and worksheets to support letter templates and medical summaries, this kit organizes everything you need to advocate effectively during classification. Placement decisions shape safety, programs, and hope, and preparation makes the difference.
✅ Pre-transfer checklists
✅ Family contact sheet (printable)
✅ Letters of support templates (family, clergy, employer)
✅ Residence & employment verification forms
✅ Medical & mental health summary worksheets
✅ Certificates & positive history cover sheet
Created by Prison Consultant & Advocate Dalis Freixa. Based on lived experience and proven results.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This kit provides preparation tools only. No guarantees of outcome. All final decisions rest with the Department of Corrections.
Classification Package Survival Kit – Summary 📋 Step-by-step pre-transfer checklist so families know exactly what to prepare before Reception. 📝 Family contact sheet (printable) to ensure phone numbers and addresses are approved quickly. ✉️ Support letter templates (family, clergy, employer) to show stability and community backing. 🏠 Residence verification form for housing stability. 💼 Employment & education offer form for proof of opportunity after release. 🏥 Medical & mental health summary with HIPAA guidance to protect health needs. 🎓 Certificates & positive history cover sheet to highlight education, program completions, and achievements. ⚖️ Insider survival notes on Reception, classification scoring, and custody levels explained in plain language. 🙏 Welcome & closing letters from Dalis to guide families with strength, faith, and lived expertise. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This kit provides preparation tools only. Final placement decisions are always made by the Department of Corrections Classification Department.