The Consequences of Criminal Charges: A People's Guide This manual provides basic information about some of the many consequences of criminal charges,
arrest, and incarceration in New York State. You will find information and materials geared towards helping you understand these consequences and strategies for preventing or overcoming them. Subtopics covered include: Encounters With the Police, Civic Participation (including voting rights and jury service), Employment, Family, Public Benefits, Student Loans, Financial Impact, Housing, Immigration, Criminal Records, and Certificates of Rehabilitation.
By: Bronx Defenders and Reentry.net/NY
DCJS Personal Criminal History Review Program
(Separate Website)
A link to the Division of Criminal Justice Services web site, which explains how you can get a copy of your rap sheet.
By: Division of Criminal Justice Services
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How to Get and Clean Up Your NY State Rap Sheet
(Separate Website)
This booklet offers a person with a criminal record a step-by-step guide to getting and cleaning up his or her state rap sheet. The booklet includes model letters, explanations of what types of offenses can be sealed, and guidance on completing employment applications. The booklet also explains how to get a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or a Certificate of Good Conduct.
By: Legal Action Center of the City of New York, Inc. (LAC)
Sealing Criminal Records: How to Review a Rap Sheet for Errors Short training handout includes common errors on rap sheets, and explains what convictions can and cannot be sealed and how that affects the individual.
By: Civil Action Project/Bronx Defenders
Sample Letter to DCJS Requesting Sealing of Records Form letter to send to the Division of Criminal Justice Services to request that they seal violation convictions, dismissed cases, or cases
where the District Attorney declined to prosecute.
By: The Bronx Defenders
Information for Sex Offenders
(Separate Website)
Explains who must register on the New York State Sex Offender Registry, how to register, what information you need to report, and what you need to do if you move.
By: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
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Spanish / Español
Services and support available to former inmates and their families
Coming home: A Family's Guide to Reunification (Separate Website)
If your family member will soon be released from prison the New York State Department of Correctional Services and the Division of Parole developed a checklist of items that are important for you to review prior to the time that your family member returns home.
By: NYS Division of Parole
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Spanish / Español
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Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Spanish / Español
Connections 2012 and the Job Search
(Separate Website)
This guide is for formerly incarcerated people to learn the various steps involved in hunting for work. It discusses job interviewing and resume writing, preparation in prison, avoiding job discrimination as a formerly incarcerated individual, and telling the truth about your conviction(s) on a job application. It also lists many helpful organizations that can help with all kinds of problems.
By: The New York Public Library
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Spanish / Español
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