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Free tools for federal sentence planning
The tools below cover the questions individuals and families have after a federal sentence: what the actual custody timeline looks like, how the Bureau of Prisons operates day to day, and what to organize before surrender. Each one is free and built from firsthand experience.
The tools are a starting point, not a substitute for personalized guidance. Individuals and families who work with us directly get a review of the outputs applied to their specific case, one-on-one guidance structured to their specific needs, and every client receives our guidebook Beyond the Bars: A Survivor's Guide to Federal Prison Camp and Reentry as part of that engagement.
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Federal Sentence Help Live: Understanding the Road Ahead
A free weekly live session for individuals, families, friends, and loved ones seeking greater clarity about federal sentencing, self-surrender, Bureau of Prisons processes, sentence credits, halfway house timing, supervised release, and the road ahead. Educational, grounded in practical and lived experience.
Every Wednesday · 6:00 – 6:45 PM Central (7:00 – 7:45 PM Eastern) · 45 min · Google Meet
Federal Sentence Timeline Calculator
Estimate custody milestones with First Step Act credits, Good Conduct Time, RDAP, and Second Chance Act placement.
Open ↗Bureau of Prisons Guide
A complete walkthrough of what happens from sentencing through release, designation, surrender, daily life, and reentry.
Open ↗Individual Self-Surrender Assessment
A guided assessment that produces a personalized preparation plan for your surrender date.
Open ↗Family Readiness Assessment
Help families understand BOP communication, visitation, sending funds, and emotional preparation.
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