Public Benefits: Overview of Public Benefits Lost Due to Criminal Record

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Doig & Simons: The Civil-Criminal Connection: Civil Consequences of Criminal Convictions for Low-Income Defendants

Overview of how criminal convictions carry civil consequences, with detailed information on the loss of public benefits.

CLASP Fact Sheet: A Critical Bridge to Success: Making Public Benefits Accessible to Parents with Criminal Records

Overview of public benefits issues as they affect people with records.

Bazelon Center: Finding the Key to Successful Transition from Jail to Community: An Explanation of Federal Medicaid and Disability Program Rules

Information on benefit eligibility for individuals returning from incarceration.

SSI Application

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Fleeing Felon SSI/SSA Cases
Identification and Drivers Licenses
Selective Service Registration Issues

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