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Below are some resources that you may click on and connect with to find helpful information pertaining to incarceration. We encourage you to seek additional resources for assistance. To the best of our knowledge, the information provided below is up to date as of December 2024.
Incarceration Facts, Statistics, And Numbers
NAACP | Criminal Justice Fact Sheet
Bureau Of Justice Statistics | Total Correctional Population
Babies, Children & Youth
Children Of Incarcerated Parents - National Institute Of Corrections
Tip Sheet For Mentors: Supporting Children Who have An Incarcerated Parent | Youth.gov
Coping With Incarceration | Sesame Street In Communities
Crime Victims Assistance
The United States Department Of Justice | Department Of Justice Office For Victims Of Crime
The National Center For Victims Of Crime
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
Healthcare & Mental Health
Health Coverage Options For Incarcerated People
Federal Bureau Of Prisons | Mental Health
People With Mental Health Conditions In Corrections | National Institute Of Corrections
National Institute Of Mental Health
DrugRehab.com By Advanced Recovery Systems
Northbound Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Services
Human Rights
Prisoners' Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
The U.S. Department of Justice | Rights of Persons Confined To Jails And Prisons
Know Your Rights Prisoners' Rights
Veterans
Veterans In Prison: Survey Of Prison Inmates, 2016 | Bureau of Justice Statistics
Incarcerated Veterans | Veteran Benefits
U.S. Department Of Veteran Affairs | Incarcerated Veterans
Reentry
The National Reentry Resource Center
Incarceration and Reentry | National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
Transitioning From Incarceration: Statewide Prerelease Agreements
Training & Employment
Grants To Help Americans Transition From Incarceration Into The Workplace
U.S. Department of Justice | National Institute Of Corrections
Literacy Programs & Information
ProLiteracy - Find An Adult Literacy Program
Literacy Behind Prison Walls - NCES - U.S. Department of Education
We Have Kids - Free And Fun Elementary Reading Websites For Kids
Prison Book Programs & Groups
Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project
Appeals
Appealing a Court Decision or Judgment
What Should I Do Before Deciding To Appeal Or Not?
Federal And New York State Agencies
NYS Department of Corrections And Community Supervision Find A Facility
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Federal Bureau of Prisons – Inmate Locator
Prison And Prisoners - Commonly Asked Questions About Prisons, Jails, And Inmates
The U.S. Department of Justice