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Can You Get an Education After Being Released from Prison?
Yes. You can get an education after you leave prison. But you will have to complete the steps to take new classes.
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Can You Be Notified When Your Loved One Is Released?
No. The only exception is if you are a victim of or a witness to the crime that put them in prison.
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Can You Challenge the Decision to Put You in Solitary Confinement?
You cannot challenge a decision to put you in solitary confinement. But you can file a lawsuit.
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How Do You Check on the Status of Your Loved One in Prison?
You have a number of ways to check on the status of your loved one in prison.
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Can You Talk to Your Loved One’s Lawyer About Their Status in Prison?
Yes. But they can only tell you things if your loved one gave them permission to say them.
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What Rights Do You Have If a CO Harasses You in Prison?
If a correctional officer, sometimes called a CO, harasses you in prison, you have options to hold them accountable.
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Can Your Visitation Rights Be Revoked?
Yes. Prisoners don’t have a legal right to visitation, and the right can be revoked at any time.
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Can You Get Parole in Federal Prison?
It depends. Only some federal inmates are can get parole. There are other ways to get early release, though.
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What Should You Do If an Incarcerated Person Is Suicidal?
Suicide is more common in prison than in the outside world. You can help by knowing what to do if an inmate is suicidal.
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How Do You Report Gang Violence in Prison?
You can report gang violence to COs. It is often dangerous to report crimes and gang violence in prison.
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