Here to Help: Exhaust Your Administrative Remedies
There are a lot of questions about FSA time credits, but one thing is clear: you must exhaust your administrative remedies.
Category: I Am Getting Released from Prison
I Am Getting Released from Prison
The United States works really hard to put people in prison. But it doesn’t do a lot to make sure you’re ready when you get out. Thankfully, there are resources available to help you get ready when it’s time to go home. How to Justice teams up with experts and justice-impacted people to get you the information you need. We also help get you access to organizations that you need after your release.
Explainer: Do Prisoners Really Pay $249 Per Day?
Some states charge prisoner $249 per day for their incarceration. Almost always, they won't have the money to pay it back.
Can You File For Unemployment Benefits After Time In Prison?
You can't receive unemployment benefits while you are in prison, but you can receive them after your release if you qualify.
What Are The Sex Offender Registry Housing Restrictions?
If you've been convicted of a sex-related offense, you'll likely be on a sex offender registry, which comes with housing restrictions.
Do You Need To Disclose Prison Time On a Job Application?
Whether you have to disclose that you've been to prison on a job application depends on what state you are in.
Do Justice-Impacted People Have the Right to Utilize Benefit Programs Such as SSI, SNAP, Public Housing, and Grant Programs?
Time behind bars is hard, but the real world can be just as hard if you have a felony conviction. That's because felons can't use many programs that help people get back on their feet.
Can You Travel Abroad If You Have a Felony Conviction?
In most cases, ex-felons can travel abroad and get a passport after being released, but there are exceptions.
Can You Choose Which Halfway House You Go To?
A "halfway house" is a loose term for a residential correctional facility inside a community. In these places, prisoners serve some time between prison and full release. When you are there, you will live with other people in a similar situation. The concept of a halfway house is similar to parole.
What Is the Release Process for Federal Prison?
At some point, your prison sentence will end and you will be released. When that happens, you do not simply leave the facility. There is a release process for federal prison that you will need to follow.
How do You Remove Your Name from the Sex Offender Registry?
It is possible to remove your name from a state sex offender registry. Each state has its timeline and eligibility criteria. Here is how you can apply.