FEDERAL RESTITUTION: UPDATE & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSAt Elizabeth Holmes’ sentencing, the judge will impose fines and restitution for the loss amount involved in her fraud conviction. INTRODUCTIONAt Elizabeth Holmes’ sentencing later this year, the judge will impose monetary fines and restitution for the loss amount involved in her fraud conviction. The amount of restitution for… Continue reading Federal Restitution Update & FAQ
Earned Time Advocacy
Earned Time Advocacy Webinar The First Step Act incentivizes people to work toward preparing for success upon release. When the BOP is slow to act, a person must work through the appropriate mechanisms to get the best outcome. Sometimes, that strategy requires discipline—and patience—as we discussed in our webinar. Listen on iTunes Download PDF Watch… Continue reading Earned Time Advocacy
CRITICAL THINKING IN BOP
Every person going to federal prison wants to get out early. The art of getting out early begins with good critical thinking skills in the BOP. Learn how to make decisions today, so that you can advocate more effectively in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. We relied upon a PowerPoint presentation in this… Continue reading CRITICAL THINKING IN BOP
Meal Plans in Federal Prison
When going into the Federal Bureau of Prisons, it’s important to understand the meal plans. As with everything else in the Bureau of Prisons, policies govern meals. This blog offers more insight into those meal plans. People going into the federal prison system should anticipate that food selections differ from what people can expect in… Continue reading Meal Plans in Federal Prison
Calculate Release Dates From Federal Prison
To project release dates in the Bureau of Prisons, use our calculator. These projections compute jail credit, Good Time, RDAP, and earned time credits. These numbers will help our members anticipate when the Bureau of Prisons may transition people from federal prison to a halfway house, home confinement, or release. Remember the caveat, to get… Continue reading Calculate Release Dates From Federal Prison
Personal Release Plan / Advocacy
In this interactive webinar, we welcome any member of our community that anticipates a surrender to federal prison. One or more of our team members will lead the call. We will use the following outline to help participants understand the journey ahead. Knowledge is power. Participants empower themselves by understanding what’s coming, removing some fear… Continue reading Personal Release Plan / Advocacy
BOP Warden Scott Finley
Listen on iTunes Download PDF Watch on YouTube Retired Warden Scott Finley’s Background: Scott Finley retired after working with the Bureau of Prisons for 27 years. Every justice-impacted person can learn much from his responses to my questions. Scott began his career as a corrections officer at FCI Milan, a low-security prison in Michigan, in… Continue reading BOP Warden Scott Finley
Unit Management Relationships
Case Management / Unit Team In this interactive webinar, we welcome any member of our community that anticipates a surrender to federal prison. One or more of our team members will lead the call. We will use the following outline to help participants understand the journey ahead. Knowledge is power. By understanding what’s coming, participants… Continue reading Unit Management Relationships
Understanding the FRP program
The financial responsibility program (FRP) is the way that staff members require people in prison to pay toward their restitution or their fines or their monetary responsibilities. In the era of the First Step Act, it’s crucial for people to comply with the FRP program. The button below shows the policy statement. FRP Policy Statement
Disappointment in Prison
Living in prison will bring disappointments. Every person going through the journey should accept that disappointments will come. We must develop the grit to overcome and persevere, regardless of what decisions others make. Coping with Disappointment in Prison When we’re living in challenging times, stories have the potential to give us strength. Those who’ve read Earning… Continue reading Disappointment in Prison