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Federal Judicial CenterAccess the Federal Judicial Center for educational resources, judicial research, publications, and training materials that support...View National Institute of CorrectionsAccess the National Institute of Corrections for training, technical assistance, research, and correctional best practices for pri...View Office of Justice ProgramsExplore the Office of Justice Programs for grants, research, training, and resources that support crime prevention, victim service...View U.S. Parole CommissionLearn about the U.S. Parole Commission, including parole decisions, supervised release, hearings, and federal parole policies for...View Access to JusticeExplore the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Access to Justice, which promotes equal access to the legal system through polic...View Civil Rights DivisionAccess the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division for information on protecting civil rights, reporting violations, and...View
U.S. Courts (Federal Judiciary)The official website of the U.S. federal judiciary. Learn how the federal courts work, find a federal court by location, and access national...View resource Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)The official federal prison agency. Locate a federal inmate and read federal information on visiting, inmate communications, custody and car...View resource FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums)A national organization focused on fair sentencing and prison oversight, with a section for families and resources for people who have an in...View resource
Grievance Filing ChecklistA general checklist of steps people often take when filing a grievance through a facility process.Download PDF Medical Care Request ChecklistA general checklist for requesting medical care and documenting the request inside a facility.Download PDF Records Request Letter TemplateA general template for requesting copies of your own records. Replace the bracketed parts with your details.Download PDF Visitation Request ChecklistA general checklist for families preparing to request or schedule a visit.Download PDF Legal Mail Issue ChecklistA general checklist for documenting a problem with legal mail.Download PDF
Prison System Guide: Florida Inmate Rights, Visitation & HelpReason: This guide focuses on Florida-specific inmate rights, prison policies, available resources, and support services. Since the content is tailore...Read article Prison System Guide: Texas Inmate Rights and Support ServicesReason: This guide covers Texas-specific inmate rights, prison regulations, support services, and state correctional policies. Since the content is fo...Read article Prison System Guide: California Inmate Rights and ResourcesReason: This guide focuses specifically on California's prison system, inmate rights, state-specific laws, policies, and available resources. Since it...Read article How Former Inmates Can Find Employment After ReleaseReason: The article focuses on finding employment after incarceration, including job search strategies, workforce programs, employer incentives, and o...Read article Reentry Programs for Successful Return to SocietyReason: The article is specifically about programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals transition back into their communities through housing,...Read article Rehabilitation Programs That Reduce ReoffendingReason: The article focuses on rehabilitation programs that prepare inmates for successful reintegration into society and help lower recidivism. Since...Read article
Public Case Spotlight: The Right to Access the Courts (Bounds v. Smith)The U.S. Supreme Court recognized that people in prison have a constitutional right of meaningful access to the courts.Read story Public Case Spotlight: The Right to Medical Care in Custody (Estelle v. Gamble)A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision recognizing that deliberately ignoring a prisoner's serious medical needs can violate the U.S. Constitution.Read story
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