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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Employment After Prison: Getting a Job Offer Shouldn’t Feel Like a favor
Leaving prison with the best of intentions, I was ready to work hard — but not every employer wants to work with former prisoners, and I learned that firsthand after my release.
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What Is the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act of 1980?
The Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act of 1980 (CRIPA) became law more than 40 years ago. It protects people’s civil rights inside state-run institutions.
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What Happens After You File an Appeal in Federal Court While in Prison?
You have the right to appeal a court’s decision. But what happens after you file an appeal in the federal system? Learn more inside.
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Can I Pick up an Incarcerated Person’s Belongings from Prison?
Sometimes. You can physically pick up an inmate’s belongings from some prisons. However, for people in federal prison, this is not an option.
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What Is a Hardship Transfer Request?
If it’s hard to visit a loved one in prison due to medical issues, you can make a hardship transfer request.
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What Are the Rules of Supervision After Parole?
There are strict rules you must follow after being paroled.
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What Is the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? How Does It Relate to Prisoners with Disabilities?
You have rights as an inmate, which protect your access to disability services. These are protected under the Rehabilitation act of 1973.
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How Can You Learn If Your Loved One’s Prison Had a Coronavirus Outbreak?
COVID-19 is sweeping through America’s prisons. How to find out if there has been a coronavirus outbreak at your loved one’s prison.
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What Should You Do If Another Incarcerated Person Demands Money from You or Your Family?
What should you do if another incarcerated person demands money from you or your family? Say no and speak with your family and prison officials.
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What Can You Do to Check Prisoner Status and Learn Specific Details About Your Loved One’s Sentence?
There are ways you can check prisoner status using an online records search.