General

A Guide for Corrections, Service Providers, and Community Groups

The purpose of this report is to describe the specific elements that together embody thoughtful and effective prisoner release procedures, including considerations such as photo identification, transportation, gate money, public assistance access, prescription drug needs, health referrals, housing arrangements, and substance abuse treatment.

This report aims to assist corrections agencies and their community partners in developing and improving their release planning procedures, but can also be used by jail administrators and staff. Eight fundamental needs confronting exiting prisoners, as well as the administrative challenges and opportunities facing corrections agencies in meeting these needs, are identified through a national survey of state correctional departments, a complementary scan of practice, and a literature review on the topic of release planning.

It is our hope that corrections agencies will use these recommendations to evaluate their own release policies, make improvements to their procedures, and identify the next steps they can take to ease the transition from prison to law-abiding lives on the outside.

State Specific-CT

This handbook contains an FAQ on Adult Probation, Tips for Success, and Probation Office Directory (Including Towns Serviced). 

State Specific-NY

A person commits a crime when he or she does something that goes against the laws in the New York State Penal Code. There are three types of criminal cases: Violations, Misdemeanors and Felonies. Each one has different possible punishments. This is called Sentencing. Use the resource to learn more. 

State Specific-NY

A free guide for formerly incarcerated people in New York City. 

State Specific-NY

New York has complicated sentencing guidelines for felony convictions. Prison sentences and other penalties depend on several factors, including the nature of the crime and the defendant's criminal history. Use this resource to learn more. 

State Specific-NY

Breaks down the types of criminal charges in New York State, Law Enforcement Agencies, Prosecution and Defense Functions, The Criminal Justice Process from Arrest Through Sentencing, Jenna's Law, and much more. 

State Specific-NY

The Office of the Ombudsman is part of the Office of Children and Family Services; its role is to help protect the legal rights of youth who reside at certain place. This is a video on "Know Your Rights". 

State Specific - NY - A resource that outlines some of the ways in which to find an attorney in the State of NY.  Specifically covers methods for obtaining - free lawyer help, Paid lawyer help, lawyers for veterans, and lawyers for New York City Tenants. 

State Specific - NY - A searchable directory of lawyers and law firms that practice criminal defense in the State of New York.  Note: Most of the listings are for private paid attorneys.

State Specific - CT - A searchable directory of lawyers and law firms that practice criminal defense in the State of Connecticut.  Note: Most of the listings are for private paid attorneys.