PRISON ADVOCACY
prison law
Prison law and prison advocacy are interconnected. Prison law is not often practiced by law firms. In addition, there can be a lack of available legal mechanisms for the legal issues that people in prison face. As a result, advocacy is often the best suited tool for addressing legal wrongs that happen in prisons and jails.
What does legal advocacy look like?
Legal advocacy can look different depending on the situation. Legal advocacy may include helping someone understand their rights, or guidance on what a legal process will look like. Other times, advocacy involves a legal advocate or lawyer communicating with correctional staff by phone, or letter about a serious or ongoing issue. Within advocacy letters, the concern is outlined, and a resolution is proposed and/or requested.
The Process
INTAKE
A person who is incarcerated contacts a legal or non-profit service with a concern or issue that needs to be addressed.
CONSULTATION
WRITTEN ADVOCACY
CORRECTIONS RESPONSE
Possible Remedies
Resolution of concern
Escalation from advocacy to a legal mechanism such as a habeas corpus application
How PATH can help
Written advocacy letter to Institutional Head/Warden
Communicating (other than by letter) with staff (Parole Officer, Corrections Officer, Social worker, Warden) to informally resole problem
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