Tag: Prison Resources
Are There Programs For Veterans Being Released From Prison?
There are programs like the Veterans Justice Outreach Program and Veterans Treatment Courts to help veterans in and leaving prison.
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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.
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Explainer: Filing Your Taxes From Behind Bars In A Prison
Paying your taxes and filing a tax return isn’t easy, especially if you’re in jail or in prison. Here’s a little information to help.
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Explainer: The Massachusetts “Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Program”
A new bill in Massachusetts is making headlines because it would allow prisoners to trade bone marrow or an organ for an early release.
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How To Help Incarcerated Loved Ones This Holiday Season
This holiday season is going to be hard on your incarcerated loved ones. But there are a lot of different ways you can help.
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What is Mass Incarceration?
The United States has a mass-incarceration problem. What do we mean when we say the words “mass incarceration”?
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Explainer: Did California really make prison calls free?
Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 1008, a bill that makes prison calls in the state free.
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Explainer: What is Deflection?
When it comes to alternatives to the U.S. justice system, people usually think of diversion. But deflection is making headlines.
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Explainer: Do Prisoners Really Pay $249 Per Day?
Some states charge prisoner $249 per day for their incarceration. Almost always, they won’t have the money to pay it back.
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Are You Ready to Return Home?
Everyone in prison waits for their end-of-sentence (EOS) date. But are you really read to return home? It depends.
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