
Informational Resources
Administrative Grievances and Appeals
How to file administrative grievances and appeals (Forms 602-1/602-2 and 602 HC), which sometimes can solve prison and parole issues and usually must be completed before a court challenge
CALPIA Resource Guide for Parolees
Link to CALPIA's directory of resources in each county for health, housing, human services, transportation, and reentry
Directory of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in California
Link to California Council of the Blind resources list
Independent Living Centers List
Link to the California State Independent Living Council's list of independent living centers that assist people with diabilities
Immigration Information for Incarcerated People
Includes a Prison to Ice to Freedom manual prepared by Asian Law Causcus
Root & Rebound Resources
This non-profit organization has a hotline and publishes resources about re-rentry to the community
Parole and Registration Requirements for People with Sex Offenses
Information about special parole rules and registration requirements for people with sex offenses listed in Penal Code § 290)
Social Security
Link to the Social Security Administration Publications page; search for the publication called What Prisoners Need to Know
Veterans Benefits
Information on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website about veterans benefits for incarcerated people

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