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Life After Prison: How a Criminal Record Impacts Employment, Housing, and Reentry

Published on February 6, 2025, by InmateAid Table of Contents Introduction Employment: The First Major Hurdle Housing: Denied Before Applying Education: Limited Opportunities for a Fresh Start Voting Rights and Civic Participation Social Stigma and Family Challenges Pathways...

How Inmates Spend Their Money: The Truth About Prison Commissary & Inmate Banking

Published on February 5, 2025, by InmateAid Table of Contents Introduction What Is Inmate Banking? Sources of Inmate Funds The Role of the Prison Commissary Common Items Available in Commissary How Inmates Manage Their Money Commissary Spending Limits Deductions and Fees from...

Federal Prison Myths vs. Reality: What Life Is Really Like Behind Bars

Published on February 4, 2025, by InmateAid Table of Contents Introduction Myth #1: Federal Prisons Are Luxurious "Country Clubs" Myth #2: Federal Inmates Get Out Early Without Serving Their Full Sentence Myth #3: White-Collar Criminals Have It Easy in Federal...

Life on the Inside: A Day in the Life of an Inmate at a Maximum-Security Prison

Published on February 3, 2025, by InmateAid Table of Contents Introduction Morning Routine Morning Count and Breakfast Work Assignments and Education Recreation and Socialization Midday Meal and Lockdowns Afternoon Activities and Visitation Evening Meal and Lockdown The...