Tag: Felon Rights
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Do Justice-Impacted People Have the Right to Utilize Benefit Programs Such as SSI, SNAP, Public Housing, and Grant Programs?
Time behind bars is hard, but the real world can be just as hard if you have a felony conviction. That’s because felons can’t use many programs that help people get back on their feet.
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Can You Travel Abroad If You Have a Felony Conviction?
In most cases, ex-felons can travel abroad and get a passport after being released, but there are exceptions.
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How Do You Get Your Civil Rights Restored After a Felony Conviction?
When you get out of prison, you’ll want to make sure to have your rights restored after a felony conviction. How can you make that happen?
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Can You Choose Which Halfway House You Go To?
A “halfway house” is a loose term for a residential correctional facility inside a community. In these places, prisoners serve some time between prison and full release. When you are there, you will live with other people in a similar situation. The concept of a halfway house is similar to parole.
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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.
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Where Can You Get Help with Employment After Incarceration?
In many cases, finding employment after incarceration might be a condition of your release. But going to prison can carry a large stigma. Many people have trouble finding work after a prison sentence.
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Do Justice-Impacted People Have the Right to Utilize Benefit Programs Such as SSI, SNAP, Public Housing, and Grant Programs?
Time behind bars is hard, but the real world can be just as hard if you have a felony conviction. That’s because felons can’t use many programs that help people get back on their feet.
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What Is the Prisoner Reentry Employment Program and How Does a Justice-Impacted Person Use It?
It can be hard to find a job when you get out of prison. Even though employers are not supposed to discriminate, some fields cannot hire felons. Others may not hire those with past drug crimes.
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What Is Parole in Absentia?
If an inmate moves to a prison outside the state, it is hard for them to attend a parole hearing. That’s why it may help to know what parole in absentia is and how it works.
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How Often Does an Offender Need to Report to Their Parole Officer?
Some people spend years getting ready for parole hearings. Lawyers and loved ones may help get support items ready. But what happens when the board approves your request and schedules your release? T