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Why We Don’t Use the Word “Inmate” on This Site
We don’t use the word “inmate” on this website. That’s because we recognize it is more than just a word for survivors of the criminal justice system.
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How Do You Go About About Filing Taxes When Incarcerated?
Your obligations keep going — even if you’re in prison. With tax season in full swing, how do you go about filing taxes when incarcerated?
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Life After Prison: Why It’s so Difficult for Returning Citizens to Rebuild
When your release date approaches, you have mixed emotions. On the one hand, you’re excited about your upcoming release. On the other, you’re anxious about how the “free world” has changed and what your place will be in it.
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How Can You File Your Tax Return If Your Spouse Is Incarcerated?
If your spouse is in prison, You have to do many things on your own. How can you file a tax return if your spouse is incarcerated?
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What Legal Options Do You Have to Help a Loved One in Prison?
If you have a friend or family member in prison, you want to help. But what legal options do you have to help a loved one in prison?
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Can You Stop the Termination of Parental Rights While in Prison?
Even in prison, you’re responsible for the care of your children. What can you do to stop the termination of parental rights while in prison?
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Should I Tell My Employer About Expunged Criminal Record?
If you get your record expunged, you’re bound to ask yourself this question: Should I tell my employer about my expunged criminal record?
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Clearing Your Record: Does Expungement Really Work?
If you have a criminal history, you’ve probably thought about trying to clear your record. But does expungement really work?
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Can You File a Lawsuit for Criminal Conviction Discrimination?
If you have a record, you might face discrimination in housing, employment and more. Can you sue for criminal conviction discrimination?
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Do the Guards Read Your Mail in Federal Prisons?
When you go to prison, you lose a lot of your privacy, including in your communications, but do guards read prisoner mail?
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