Knowledge is Power Inside

The federal prison system changes constantlyβ€”new policies, updated FSA guidance, program modifications, and opportunities that can affect your sentence. Staying informed isn't optional; it's essential.

Our monthly newsletter is written specifically for federal inmates and their families. Every issue is designed to be practical, actionable, and relevant to life inside the BOP.

What's Included Each Month

  • BOP Policy Updates β€” Changes to regulations, program statements, and institutional policies that affect daily life
  • First Step Act News β€” Updates on FSA time credits, PATTERN risk assessments, and early release opportunities
  • Reentry Resources β€” RRC placements, halfway house information, home confinement updates
  • Legal Developments β€” Court decisions affecting federal inmates, compassionate release trends, sentence modifications
  • Practical Tips β€” Commissary strategies, communication systems, programming advice
  • Family Resources β€” Guidance for maintaining relationships, visitation tips, financial planning

Delivery Options

We understand that communication with incarcerated individuals requires flexibility:

  • TRULINCS Email β€” Delivered directly to the inmate's email (where available)
  • Physical Mail β€” Printed newsletter sent to the facility
  • Family Email β€” PDF sent to family members who can share during visits or calls

Why Subscribe?

Information inside the BOP is often incomplete, outdated, or simply unavailable. Our newsletter fills that gap with reliable, curated content from someone who understands the system firsthand.

Knowledge of your rights, upcoming changes, and available resources can mean the difference between serving your full sentence and earning early release through FSA credits.

What We Cover

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Policy Changes

BOP program statements, policy updates, and institutional changes that affect daily life inside federal facilities.

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First Step Act

FSA time credits, PATTERN updates, programming requirements, and early release opportunities.

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Reentry Planning

RRC placements, halfway house information, home confinement eligibility, and supervised release preparation.

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Legal Updates

Court decisions, compassionate release trends, sentence modifications, and rights inside the BOP.

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Practical Tips

Commissary strategies, TRULINCS navigation, grievance procedures, and daily survival inside.

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Family Support

Maintaining relationships, visitation guidance, communication strategies, and supporting your family.

Stay Informed, Stay Prepared

Subscribe to the monthly newsletter and never miss critical updates.