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TRULINCS Email and Phone Calls: Staying Connected from Federal Prison

Learn how TRULINCS email, phone calls, and video visitation work in federal prison. Costs, limits, monitoring rules, and tips for families staying connected.

Dr. Prison Support Team · May 7, 2026
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The First Step Act in 2026: What Changed and What Did Not

An honest 2026 assessment of First Step Act implementation: earned time credits, compassionate release, programming gaps and what BOP actually delivers.

Dr. Prison Support Team · May 4, 2026
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Private Prisons: The Business of Incarceration and What It Means for Justice

Private prisons profit when people stay locked up. Here's how CoreCivic and GEO Group operate, lobby, and what the data shows about care and outcomes.

Dr. Prison Support Team · April 30, 2026
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Mandatory Minimums in 2026: Why They Fail and What Criminal Justice Reformers Want Instead

Mandatory minimum sentencing laws fail to reduce crime while devastating communities. Learn why reformers want evidence-based alternatives in 2026.

Dr. Prison Support Team · April 27, 2026
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Financial Survival When a Family Member Is Incarcerated: A Complete Guide for Families in 2026

When a family member is incarcerated, families face devastating financial impact from lost income, legal fees, and ongoing support costs. This guide covers survival strategies and resources.

Dr. Prison Support Team · April 23, 2026
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Good Conduct Time Calculation Under the First Step Act: Complete 2026 Guide

Learn how the First Step Act changed federal good conduct time calculations, including the 54-day formula, qualifying programs, and what factors can reduce credits.

Dr. Prison Support Team · April 20, 2026
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Housing After Prison: Where to Start When No One Will Rent to You

Practical guide to overcoming housing barriers after prison, including transitional housing, HUD protections, and strategies for finding felon-friendly landlords.

Dr. Prison Support Team · April 16, 2026
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The PATTERN Risk Assessment. How BOP Decides Your Future

Understanding the PATTERN risk assessment tool that determines earned time credits, facility placement, and reentry programs under the First Step Act.

Dr. Prison Support Team · April 9, 2026
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Helping Children Understand When a Parent Goes to Prison: A Guide to Age-Appropriate Conversations and Support

Essential guidance for families on age-appropriate conversations, maintaining parent-child bonds, school support, and therapy resources when a parent is incarcerated.

Dr. Prison Support Team · April 6, 2026
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Your Rights as a Federal Inmate. A Complete Guide

A comprehensive guide to your constitutional rights as a federal inmate, including medical care, religious freedom, due process, and practical tips for protection.

Dr. Prison Support Team · March 24, 2026
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