Beyond bars : rejoining society after prison

Ross, Jeffrey Ian.

Book 2009

Beyond Bars is the most current, practical, and comprehensive guide for ex-convicts and their families about managing a successful reentry into the community and includes: Tips on how to prepare for release while still in Prison. Ways to deal with family members, especially spouses and children. Finding a job. Money issues such as budgets, bank accounts, taxes, and debt. Avoiding drugs and other illicit activities. Free resources to rely on for s...

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ISBN:

9781592578511
1592578519

Description:

xvi, 224 pages ; 21 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Preparing for release from prison
Free at last?
Probation and parole
Halfway houses and work release centers
Give me shelter
Dealing with your parole officer
Finding work
Going back to school
Family, love, and sex
The devil you know: avoiding alcohol, drugs, weapons, and violence
The holy trinity: money, debt, and business
Special problems for Jill Convict
Epilogue: freedom as a felon in the United States

LCCN:

2008943861

Control Number:

482321

Other Authors:

Richards, Stephen C

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