Resources for the Justice-Impacted, by the Justice-Impacted.

You may be up at 2 AM, facing the prospect of incarceration, searching for answers to (what should be) simple questions. Maybe your loved one is struggling to navigate the American prison system. This website was built and is maintained by formerly incarcerated individuals to serve as a resource for white collar justice-impacted people, their families, and friends to answer the questions that kept us and our loved ones up at night.

Unlike other sites that share information on these topics, this site is published simply as an informational resource: we are not prison consultants and our posts are offered with no profit motive. We publish this site simply to help those on this journey, whether you’re looking for information on pre-sentencing, life at a minimum-security prison, re-entry, or anything else related to paying the price for your actions and returning to a productive and pro-social life.

We hope that by sharing our stories and insights, we can help you handle with the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.

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Our Most Popular Guides for the Justice-Impacted

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  What to Know About Federal Prison Camp Visitation
  Facing time in a minimum-security federal prison camp is an intimidating experience for both the person impacted by the justice system and their family members. The uncertainties, the apprehension about the environment, and being away from family and friends can be distressing. If you or someone you know is preparing for a stint in a … Read more
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  What is the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)?
  The RDAP, short for Residential Drug Abuse Program, is a rigorous treatment initiative for substance abuse facilitated by the federal Bureau of Prisons. Participants who are actively engaged in the program reside in a specialized therapeutic community, set apart from the main prison populace. They undergo substance abuse sessions for half the day, accumulating to … Read more
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  Should I Hire a Prison Consultant?
  It’s undeniable that being charged by a state or federal agency with a crime transforms your life instantaneously, and regardless of who you are, the support you’ll need exceeds what a criminal defense attorney can offer. The real dilemma lies in identifying the source of this support. Will it be your loved ones, a support … Read more
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  Repair Your Personal Search Results Page
  Those of us who have been involved in the criminal justice system understand there are consequences that extend far beyond the courtroom, and perhaps none is as damaging as the impact legal issues can have on your personal online search results page. In 2023, the importance of your personal online search results page cannot be … Read more
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  How to Calculate How Much Time You Will Actually Serve in Federal Prison
  One of the strange complexities of preparing for federal prison is it’s not always clear how much time you’ll serve in prison, even after sentencing. This is largely due to the existence of programs where an incarcerated individual can earn time credits to reduce their period of incarceration. It is these programs, outlined below, that … Read more

Our Most Recent Guides for White Collar Justice-Impacted People

• Do Not Hire a Prison Consultant to Host Your Website
  In recent years, federal prison consultants have expanded their services to include website creation, often positioning … Read more
• Getting a Job After Prison
  Exploring employment opportunities after being incarcerated involves a distinct combination of hurdles and potential openings for … Read more
• What is Home Confinement?
  House arrest, or home confinement, is a legal punishment that confines someone to their residence instead … Read more
• Are There Cell Phones in Federal Prison Camp?
  Do prison camps let inmates have cell phones? This hot topic stirs up lots of chats … Read more
• Handling Negative Reactions When People Learn You’re a White Collar Criminal
  The exposure as a white-collar offender can provoke a series of adverse responses from both social … Read more
• Can You Get Alcohol in Federal Prison Camp?
  Even with rigorous rules and what appears to be comprehensive supervision in federal prison camps, banned … Read more
• Can You Smoke Weed While on Federal Probation?
  Being on federal probation means the U.S. court system keeps an eye on you, and you … Read more
• Who Should Write Your Pre-Sentencing Character Reference Letters?
  Expertly written character reference letters can play a pivotal role for a defendant facing sentencing. Such … Read more
• How to Send Money to People in Federal Prison
  Getting cash to your family or friends behind bars can make a huge difference, letting them … Read more
• What to Bring When You Report to Federal Prison Camp
  Moving into a federal prison setting necessitates extensive readiness and a firm grasp of what belongings … Read more
• Writing a Book While Incarcerated
  Crafting literature from within the confines of incarceration brings with it distinct challenges and potential rewards. … Read more
• Parenting After Prison: Rebuilding Bonds and Navigating Challenges
  Jumping back into family life after jail time is like starting a whole new adventure, filled … Read more
• Cultural Reintegration: Adjusting to Changes When Re-Entering from Prison
  Within the context of social reintegration, individuals released from the criminal justice system are confronting more … Read more
• What Happens if You Violate While on Supervised Release?
  Grasping the repercussions of breaching the conditions of supervised release is essential for both the individuals … Read more
• International Travel With a Criminal Record
  Hopping from one nation to another with a rap sheet can feel like trekking through a … Read more
• How to Receive a Social Furlough
  Social passes, included in family or community visitation schemes by select federal correctional facilities, provide a … Read more
• The Home Confinement Scam: What to Know
  In 2023, tricksters hit a new low, preying on folks behind bars and their families, pulling … Read more
• What is the Solitary Housing Unit (SHU)?
  Grasping the idea of the Solitary Housing Unit, often known as solitary confinement, is essential. It’s … Read more
• How Do You Receive Magazines While Incarcerated?
  In the dynamic environment of jails and prisons, providing inmates with magazines serves as a crucial … Read more
• How Much Time Will Changpeng Zhao (CZ) Serve in Prison?
  Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, is the founder and former CEO of Binance, the world’s … Read more
• What to Know About Substance Abuse on Federal Probation
  Grasping the link between substance abuse and federal probation is critical for those involved with the … Read more