Where Can You Go for Help with Finding Housing After Release?
You may have trouble finding housing after release. But doing so is an important part of staying out of prison. You do have resources to help you.
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.
What Are the Different Types of Parole?
Parole is a conditional release for prisoners. The laws vary from state-to-state and within the federal system.
Can Two Felons Live Together in the Same Home?
It depends. If you have completed your sentence in full, nobody can restrict who you live with. Two felons can live together without any legal consequences. However, if you have not fully completed your sentence, things may be different for you.
When Can You Appeal To The US Supreme Court?
It's possible that you could appeal your criminal case to the US Supreme Court. But how do you do it? And is there a chance you can win?
How Does A Sex Offender Registry Work In Most States?
If you or your loved one has been convicted of a sex crime. You may need to get yourself registered under the sex offender registry. It is also known as Megan's law in most states. This is for public information purposes. A registry is a database that consists of your basic information and whereabouts. It is mandatory to register under the registry once you are out of prison or move to another state.
What Is the Difference Between Probation and Parole?
Many people use the terms probation and parole to mean the same thing. They are both a form of custody. But in reality, they are different concepts.
What Are the Differences Between Prison Work and Work Release?
There are more differences than similarities between work release and prison work. They are both jobs and you are in custody in both situations. However, that's about where the similarities end. There are several important ways in which they are different.
What Are the Rules of Supervision After Parole?
There are strict rules you must follow after being paroled.
What Is Compassionate Release in the Prison System?
Compassionate release goes by other names depending on the system. Some call it "medical parole" or "geriatric parole." But the idea remains the same. That some people are too sick or too close to death for prison. Or that the need for them to be at home is greater than for them to be in prison.
Will You Face Job Discrimination After Prison?
Some forms of job discrimination after prison are legal, while others are not.