Resources for Discharge Planners and Reentry Advocates
This module of Reentry Net/NY was created to direct providers of discharge planning, reentry and case-management services in New York City to useful resources on Reentry Net/NY.
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Certificates of Relief from Disabilities and Good Conduct
Information about Certificates, manuals, direct links to applications...
Criminal Process Overview
Guide explaining the path of criminal cases, and information on finding court dates...
Criminal Records
Information on rap sheets, and how to obtain, clean up, and seal criminal records...
Education
Resources regarding continuing education post-incarceration...
Employment
Guides addressing employment discrimination based on criminal or drug histories, overviews of the impact of criminal records on licensure, and resources specific to particular career tracks...
Health, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse
New York City-based resources that link individuals to health, mental health and substance abuse resources...
Housing and Shelter
Information on public housing, section 8, and fair housing practices...
Immigration
Criminal defense resources for immigrants and immigrant advocates as well as public defenders...
Paternity & Child Support
Information on paternity proceedings and child support in New York State...
Property Return and Debt Resources
Information on the financial consequences of criminal convictions as well as property return procedures and dealing with debt...
Public Benefits
Information on applying for public benefits...
Screening & Assessment
Overview and tools for screening and assessing mental health and substance use issues...
Vital Documents
Information obtaining important documents (i.e. social security card, birth certificate, etc)...
Additional Training Resources for Planners
Links to professional development information and opportunities available to individuals working in the reentry field...
