However, in some countries there are very few, if any, opportunities for prisoners to access education material, work, or even use the telephone. Prison conditions and approach to management of prisoners varies with the country and culture and different conditions and rules will apply for different prisons. Education Your life in prison will be more usefully spent if you can take advantage of educational facilities. If you cannot obtain the materials you need inside the prison, ask the prison staff to get them for you. If there is a problem, write to the Consul.
Most people find that work helps pass the time more quickly.
You should explore this option energetically with the prison authorities, especially if it provides you with income. Mail Make sure you know how many letters you are allowed to send. Sometimes remand prisoners can send more. It is important to get your affairs in order and write as many letters as possible before your trial. Telephone Many prisons provide facilities for prisoners to make telephone calls.