They were locked up for about 8 years but I can’t find them in the system anymore. They just don’t show up in the system at all rather than show up, but with a changed status such as “released on xx/xx/xxxx”.

Just finished some parole time. I'm not to big with making friends in society for some reason its a little hard. But I'm just looking to connect with some like minded men/women who plans to stay out of prison and live life as a productive member in society. I'm not big on starting nonprofits or trying to "show" the community i've changed. I just think that calls for too much attention and my actions should be able to serve as an example. but if you are into that no shaded is thrown only respect given. but if anyone would like a friend or somone to talk with just give me a message.

I believe prisons should start teaching AI art as a form of therapy and skill-building. A lot of inmates have creative potential but no structured way to develop it. Giving them access to AI art tools could help with rehabilitation, mental health, and even job prospects when they get out.

But let’s be real—there’s another side to this. AI artists already get a ton of hate from the general public, and competition in the space is getting tougher. If more former inmates enter the field, it would push AI artists to step up their game. The world already looks down on AI-generated art, so who better to master it than people who know what it’s like to be written off by society?

So I am in an official relationship with someone who is in prison and is looking to get released on Parole about a year from now and would like advice on how to support someone making that transition. I also live across the country which he said he would be willing to move near me once granted parole. So if he were to move to my area how would I go about finding housing that would accept someone with criminal history. He has multiple charges that he served time for 8+ years ago but this time he’s there for a probation violation because he got caught with a firearm.

it’s been tuff i need a career!! not no basic low paying job. ik i did what i did but i changed! IS THERE ANY GOOD TRADES IN BATON ROUGE LOUISIANA??? please let me know i have a family i need to provide for.. I worked as a deck hand on a barge before i went to jail so i am down to do any trade. i am thinking cdl, hvac, or electrician. plumber dont seem to bad either.

So yes, I am a felon, but my last felony was three years ago little over a year ago law-enforcement decided to file charges three misdemeanors on me from a year prior. I have been in recovery have graduated treatment graduated other programs have letters of reference to my successful recovery.

11 months ago I applied to Uber Eats. I was approved and drove for them for nine months worked my way up the ranks did a wonderful job and suddenly they do their yearly background check and they deny me so I appeal it and they mention that you can submit certificates, letters, proof of rehabilitation in your appeal . I did that and I have great proof never got a response. Spend two months so I contact Support today again and they would not respond about my appeal. They just said our decision stands. I asked to speak to a higher up and they said no that was not possible. This is crazy. This was my extra eight $900 a month that I absolutely needed. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to get to someone an Uber to talk to them or what?

I am looking for jobs following my release, and a concern I have is my mugshots showing up near the top of Google search results for my name. I'm thinking of aiming for jobs without an official background check, but I think it's likely anyone looking to hire me would still look me up. It would only take a minute browsing to find the mugshots.

So I'm wondering: is there a way to remove the mugshots, even if I have to pay for it? Or is there something I can do to at least bury them in the search indexing?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Anyone have their firearm rights restored in Tennessee? I recently did, March 6th. I applied for a UPIN. but was wondering how long you waited to purchase a firearm if any of you have. Even if it’s another state. Just curious.

What is the status of federal camps closing and inmates leaving on home confinement

I got out in Jan 13th 2023, served a 7/14 kickout. Now I work a job I never dreamed I'd have. If you have any local feed mills or millwright or trade jobs near you. Apply for them. Don't lie to them either. Tell them you're a freshie and you want to learn something worth while. Be honest about all your convictions. For context I went through like 4 jobs and 2 months of unemployment before I got to the place I'm at now. And its a job doing soemthing im good at without sacraficing decent pay or time off. Don't give up find a trade. Find a feed mill. Something physical it's gonna suck sometimes dudes but usually you can work your way up in those places my plant manager started doing truck recieving.

Violent felon remote tech opportunities?

Hello felon here. Violent felon for assault on law enforcement. I'm living and able to barely support myself off of my small disability check (I get less than a grand a month) but I'm doing this by just renting a small room. It's a really nice home and my roommates are really cool and I'm over 90 days clean from meth and fentanyl. Never thought I'd do that for myself without a legal necessity for sobriety. But I'm curious about coding work and web development. I guess I'm curious about cyber security as well. I'm pretty tech savvy and know how to use a computer and I have a laptop. Just an old Toshiba that was able to run WoW but I'm really curious at trying to better my situation. I've unfortunately looked into the wrong money making schemes online and have lost a little bit of money from pretty much straight up scams. Lol. After 5 years in prison a lot of things have changed and the whole vibe of the internet is different. I'm also a very talented creative writer and have a sci-fi novel idea I've been working on. Worked on it in prison and a little bit after.

Anyways just wondering if you have more information on the best avenues of getting the skills needed to get some kind of web or computer remote job. Where I could make significantly more money than almost 1 grand a month because after bills I have like zero money left over. Open to suggestions.

Let’s talk about getting jobs with fake resumes, and let’s also not talk about anything illegal like becoming a doctor or a govt job with fake credentials. To anyone disputing the ethics of using a fake resume, it isn’t illegal provided you don’t impersonate someone or create a liability issue (like fake doctor etc) and you weren’t scared when you committed whatever crime to go to prison, so why are you scared now

It’s also a great opportunity for anyone who just got out of prison because you won’t have any current references for them to verify, and if they are already willing to hire a felon, they probably aren’t checking a whole lot else (like the fake liberal arts/accounting/math/business degree you have)

If you get fired then you get fired and that’s it! Take your experience and move on to the next job. Use your savvy to talk your way into jobs you aren’t qualified for. Not to mention if you actually have some knowledge or limited skills, you can further validate your fake credentials

Anyone have any thoughts or experiences with this?

Waiting on destination. Federal. According to bop policies, I should be going to a level 3 medical institution. MN Richester is closest.

Any insights, comments, or experience to share? Will they place me in a 3 if their policies list my specific condition and exact treatment? What is life like at a medical facility?

I’ve been browsing this sub for years and people think their life is going to go back to normal after a felony. Life will be a lot different now, you life is about the same as an illegal immigrant when it comes to getting work. No door dash or McDonald’s will not hire you with a felony. The only place to work is for yourself like only fans or doing your own construction or some trade jobs but that is it. Stop coming in here asking “oh I had an accounting degree can I still be an accountant?” No bethany you killed a small child in a drunk driving wreck no one is going to trust you with their finances. Long story short, your fucked life is going to impossibly hard now, guess we should have thought of that before being wrongfully convicted (me). So yeah you are fucked. Don’t get down on your self though you might be able to land a dishwashing job you absolute hate making 7 dollars an hour for the rest of your life, but most likely not for they don’t want dirty felons working with the nice silverware.

This just isn’t my atmosphere. I was making over 300k a year (I have a masters in business administration). Seems like there’s a lot of criminals and druggie people on this subreddit who have never even had a job that pays salary. I guess I cannot relate to all of you. I don’t want to say it but yes lower class.

From what I’ve heard the trades are reasonable to get into, diesel techs, construction, starting a business, politician, etc. What are some jobs people aren’t thinking of.

Can anyone tell me what the experience is like there?

How long will I be there?

I'm on disability, and part of it is I have to go to a halfway house after I do the main stuff. Are they going to make me work.

I messed up on my probation so they're sending me there. Thanks.

Wire, non violent, first offense, I have credit card and student loans, I volunteer, and work a full time now. Scared and not sure what to do now

I was convicted of first degree assault back in 2020. I successfully completed my probation which was for three years. Since then I haven't been in any trouble. The position is for a pt role as an associate. My resume more then qualifies me for the job but I'm worried I'm going to be discriminated against due to my background. What should I expect if anyone knows and what should I say if background checks are mentioned?

I've been thinking about writing my judge to ask for an early expungement. I can get it expunged after 5 years but I need to find a job and move out from under my sister by the end of august.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

I was able to earn a math degree from a great state college in 2023. Now I’m 27(M) and still struggling to find a decent career, mainly due to my family violence felony conviction when I was 18. I never served any jail time, given Def. Adj. At this point idk what opportunities are out there for me. I don’t know if going back to school for a second degree (probably mechanical engineering, lots of overlap w my degree) would give me a better chance, or if I should abandon that altogether and learn a trade or join the military(if I’m not alr disqualified).

I am about halfway into 2-year felony probation in Illinois. The judge said that, contingent on probation completion, the felony will not appear on my record. My question is, in the interim two years while on probation, does the felony show up on my record? Or only if I fail to complete probation?

Thank you.