Successful reentry requires preparation that begins long before the release date. The inmates who transition most successfully are the ones who used their time inside to build skills, credentials, relationships, and plans. This section covers what reentry resources are available through the Bureau of Prisons and state correctional systems, how to find employment with a criminal record, what Second Chance employers are and how to find them, how to secure housing after release including the challenges facing sex offenders and people with felony drug convictions, how to restore civil rights including voting rights after release, and what community organizations provide reentry support in most major cities. The guidance here is practical and forward-looking written for inmates preparing for release and for families who want to help make that transition as successful as possible. See also our sections on Halfway House, Parole and Probation, and After Prison Services.