Resources to Reentry Planning

At Equal Rights 4 Felons “a grassroots movement”, we believe that every individual has the right to understand their civil rights. Our team provides comprehensive resources and information to help you navigate the complexities of civil rights law. We are committed to ensuring that you are informed and empowered in your pursuit of justice.

 An Alford plea allows a defendant to plead guilty while maintaining their innocence. They acknowledge that the prosecution has enough evidence to likely result in a conviction but do not admit to the criminal act itself. 

  U.S. Supreme Court case North Carolina v. Alford 

 The leading cause of homelessness is the lack of affordable housing. Rising rents and housing shortages are directly displacing individuals and families. Too often, this crisis is ignored or dismissed, but it demands urgent attention. Elected officials hold the authority and responsibility to drive meaningful change—and that’s exactly where the solution must begin 

1.  Lack of Affordable Housing 
2.  Poverty & Unemployment 
3.  Criminal Justice Involvement 
4.  Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders
5.  Domestic Violence 
6.  Systemic Racism & Inequity
7.  Youth Aging Out of Foster Care 
8.  Lack of Supportive Services 

 Disability & Chronic Illness 

 Discharge from Institutions 

 Stigma and Discrimination 

 Family Breakdown 

 These elements are often interconnected and should be addressed holistically in policy and reentry planning. 

Release from prisons, hospitals, or mental health facilities without housing plans often leads to homelessness 

Barriers in employment and housing persist due to biases against formerly incarcerated or unhoused individuals. 

Estrangement or loss of family support is a common pathway to homelessness.