In what way, if any, has your understanding of prison life changed since reading this text? During one my visits to a local prison which was mandated and required by the sheriff's department experienced the prison life face to face. Describe the adaptation strategies used by “Anonymous N. Inmate” and other inmates in adjusting to prison life. Compare these strategies to those describe in the voices from the field: prison adaptation strategies for first time short term inmates. Inmates adapting to prison life use strategies in mental level. A mind game, inmates are aware of his/her position and are ...