Explainer: Tips for Writing a Prisoner
Writing a prisoner can help them enjoy open of the best parts of being in prison: mail call. But make sure you follow the rules.
Category: Family
Q&A: When Helping Your Loved One In Prison Goes Too Far
Helping your loved one in jail or prison is important. But it's also complicated. Make sure you're doing it right.
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.
“JPay Sucks.” Here’s Why You’re Not the Only Person Who Thinks So.
If you're visiting How to Justice, you've probably already said it: "JPay sucks." You're not alone, but it's a hard problem to fix.
Here To Help: Your All-In-One “Offender Search” Database
If you have a loved one in prison, you'll use an "offender search" website eventually. Here's an all-in-one database of those websites.
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?
What is Visitation Like in Federal Prison?
Visitation in federal prison has changed immensely since 2020. Visitation was prohibited because of COVID-19.
How Do You File a Wrongful Conviction Lawsuit from Prison?
Every year in America, people go to prison for crimes they did not commit. If a wrongful conviction sent you to prison, you might be able to get compensation under federal law. What are the steps you must take to file a wrongful-conviction lawsuit?
How Can You or a Loved One Apply for Clemency?
There are a lot of ways to try to get released earlier, but clemency is one that doesn't involve a court or your prison making the decision.
News: The Impact of Overturning Roe v Wade on Criminal Justice
The Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade in the near future, and the impacts on the criminal justice system are clear already.