Explainer: Can I Get A Passport With A Felony?
If you have a felony conviction, you may have trouble getting a passport. And, even with a passport, you still might have trouble traveling.
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: The BOP FSA Time Credits Auto-Calculator
The BOP says that its FSA time credits auto-calculator is up and running. That's news to everyone who uses it.
Explainer: Can I Get A First Step Act Time Credits Lawyer?
A new federal court case out of Wisconsin demonstrates when you may get a court-appointed lawyer in a First Step Act time credits case.
Explainer: Forbes Article Highlights BOP’s FSA Time Credits Mess
The BOP's implementation of First Step Act (FSA) time credits has been a mess, and it's getting worse.
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.
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.