We all owe an immeasurable debt to all our active duty and retired members of the military and reserves.  We also understand that mistakes and poor choices can be made by anyone of us.  This site is set up to provide quick access to the many benefits and opportunities available to veterans through local, state, and national government, and public service organizations. 

Please refer to the links below for quick reference in the areas of benefits, services, and support/advocacy assistance in all areas.

Many of us may have faced, or currently struggle with physical or mental conditions that bring extra challenges to succeeding in our life goals, especially employment.   These can include physical conditions that limit our mobility or functioning, psychological concerns, substance abuse conditions, or other similar barriers.  The resource information, guidance, and weblinks below will provide additional information and area resources that can minimize those challenges and help you get the help needed to overcome the barriers or limitations you may face.

Signed into law on April 9, 2008, the Second Chance Act (P.L. 110-199) was designed to improve outcomes for people returning to communities from prisons and jails.

Many individuals finishing out their custody sentences inside one of the incarceration facilities of the U.S.

There are a number of programs, resources, guidance documents, and information provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to help you succeed in being safe and productive while in custody and to prepare for release before the time comes.  Please reference the documents, information, and links below.

OPERATIONS

U.S. Bureau of Prisons (general information)

The national, state/local resources, information, and contacts in the links below and in the other associated webpages on this site are intended to help you access information and assistance that will help you to succeed.  As always, communicate with your officer frequently to provide him/her with the latest information on your status, changes, needs, and concerns so they can help you succeed.  This officer assistance and communication is our top priority in order to protect the public, satisfy the Court, and help you succeed.

We know there are many needs and challenges to returning to the community after a period of incarceration, no matter how much time it involves.  Many needs develop while you are out of the community for you and your family, and many things change that you need to know to be successful in your reintegration back into the community you left behind.

What Supervision Is

In the federal courts, supervision is

We know that families often "do the time" with the offender.  This is reflected in the lack of attention, earning power, and support from the incarcerated individual.  This is also evident in all the missed events and "moments" in the lives of loved ones, most especially the children.  Listed below are helpful information, resources, and links to assist families while your loved one is incarcerated, and when they return home.

We know that you and other family members are facing many challenges helping your loved one succeed as they return from incarceration.  We recognize they have been away for some time, and many things have changed.  We also realize you still love them, hope they are serious about changing their ways and are ready to help them where you can.  Please refer to this page for general help with family issues, and to these sections on helping them prepare for release, on-going fami