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Hell and Back

I’m Helping Someone Come Home

FREE • PRACTICAL • AT YOUR PACE

HAB University

Real-life education for life during and after incarceration.

OPTIONAL LEARNING PATH

I’m Helping Someone Come Home

Prepare together while keeping the returning person’s choices and independence central.

About 50 minutes, taken in small pieces. No prerequisites. Start anywhere.

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  1. Offer help without taking over5 min
  2. Build a short release-day plan5 min
  3. Make a document checklist5 min
  4. Get comfortable with a smartphone5 min
  5. Make a transportation plan and a backup5 min
  6. Make an appointment5 min
  7. Organize a housing search5 min
  8. Apply for a job online5 min
  9. Talk about expectations before they become conflict5 min
  10. Make room for a changed household5 min

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