Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around The Block

In this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan start by explaining what changes are real in the prison system and what is just rumors or misinformation. This portion is very helpful for clearing up confusion, and Susan explains how the law is actually applied to inmates and their families. Around the halfway mark, Bruce and Susan discuss halfway housing and...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block has Bruce and Susan reviewing new FSA and Compassionate Release changes in the federal system. Susan discusses the changes, particularly pertaining to housing and using contractors for a variety of services. One point of contention is the process of coding and calculating hours. Susan thoroughly explains the ins and outs an...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block has Bruce and Susan break down myths and rumors and clarify the rules and laws in place. It then shifts to Susan reviewing different court cases and how the system has evolved through the judicial process. Later, Bruce and Susan discuss FSA programming and go over some of the other topics they explore in their new book! Tim...

On this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan pick up right where they left off last week. They use the opening portion of the show to clarify confusing news or changes in the law so inmates and their families can get current, accurate information. This includes different assessments and how those have changed over the last few years. Later, Susan goes ove...

In this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan begin by reviewing FSA credit analysis, then slowly transition to a more in-depth look at the Second Chance Act. Bruce and Susan take time to explain the best way to contact them through the email and mail system to follow the statutes. Susan also stresses the importance of knowing your dates and when your sent...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block has Bruce and Susan pick up where they left off last episode as they continue to go over facility closures and policy changes. Additionally, a big change they bring up in the program is the education policy for those going to federal prison. They also go over different recreational changes through the first half. Susan then...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block has Bruce and Susan pick up where they left off last episode as they continue to go over facility closures and policy changes. Additionally, a big change they bring up in the program is the education policy for those going to federal prison. They also go over different recreational changes through the first half. Susan then...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block is very exciting and action-packed. Bruce and Susan get right down to business, going over the recent changes in the prison system and how these changes impact inmates and their families. They covered the facility closure memo that was recently released. During this episode, Bruce and Susan list different facilities that ha...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block is very exciting and action-packed. Bruce and Susan get right down to business, going over the recent changes in the prison system and how these changes impact inmates and their families. They covered the facility closure memo that was recently released. During this episode, Bruce and Susan list different facilities that ha...

In this week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Susan explains how the Bureau has partnered with different outside organizations and resources, including faith-based institutions, to help inmates and their families. They also explore the original design of the First Step Act and how its design is implemented in actual situations. Susan references previous cases explo...

In this week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Susan explains how the Bureau has partnered with different outside organizations and resources, including faith-based institutions, to help inmates and their families. They also explore the original design of the First Step Act and how its design is implemented in actual situations. Susan references previous cases explo...

On this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan go over the last month's government policies and all the behind-the-scenes changes. The first topic they cover is the new laws on identification and what changes have been made. Next, they go over camp placement, and Susan explains which inmates qualify and which do not due to their risk evaluation. To help ill...

On this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan go over the last month's government policies and all the behind-the-scenes changes. The first topic they cover is the new laws on identification and what changes have been made. Next, they go over camp placement, and Susan explains which inmates qualify and which do not due to their risk evaluation. To help ill...

In this week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan open the show talking about their third and new book. It is ready for purchase and covers the Second Chance Act and halfway housing. It is a very thorough yet easy-to-read guide to help inmates and families navigate the system and build self-efficacy. After spending time going over their new book, they t...

In this week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan open the show talking about their third and new book. It is ready for purchase and covers the Second Chance Act and halfway housing. It is a very thorough yet easy-to-read guide to help inmates and families navigate the system and build self-efficacy. After spending time going over their new book, they t...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block sees Bruce and Susan tackle the BOP, FSA, FCA, and a variety of court cases. It is an information-dense episode, but they tackle each one individually to make it easy to digest. They start with a case and also refer to previous cases to paint a fuller picture. About halfway through, Susan and Bruce dive into risk assessment...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block sees Bruce and Susan tackle the BOP, FSA, FCA, and a variety of court cases. It is an information-dense episode, but they tackle each one individually to make it easy to digest. They start with a case and also refer to previous cases to paint a fuller picture. About halfway through, Susan and Bruce dive into risk assessment...

On this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan begin the program by explaining the services they provide and go over if they would be a good fit for you or your loved one. They also use this time to discuss how they are different from government agencies and how they came into practice in the first place. About halfway through, they transitioned to elaborat...

On this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan begin the program by explaining the services they provide and go over if they would be a good fit for you or your loved one. They also use this time to discuss how they are different from government agencies and how they came into practice in the first place. About halfway through, they transitioned to elaborat...

Bruce and Susan discuss the 11th Circuit's decision outlining factors the District Courts should consider when determining whether the incarcerated person is the "only available caregiver" in a Compassion Release request. They also discuss the U.S. Sentencing Commission's Amendment 821 and the required documentation to ensure that criminal history point reductions are applied to custody classifica...

Bruce and Susan discuss the 11th Circuit's decision outlining factors the District Courts should consider when determining whether the incarcerated person is the "only available caregiver" in a Compassion Release request. They also discuss the U.S. Sentencing Commission's Amendment 821 and the required documentation to ensure that criminal history point reductions are applied to custody classifica...

In this week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan continue from last week's episode, which covered the First Step Act Law and its issues and details. Bruce and Susan take time to discuss their new book, which will be released soon, and encourage viewers to reach out with any comments or questions. After this, they transition to reviewing the Second Chan...

In this week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan continue from last week's episode, which covered the First Step Act Law and its issues and details. Bruce and Susan take time to discuss their new book, which will be released soon, and encourage viewers to reach out with any comments or questions. After this, they transition to reviewing the Second Chan...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block is foundational to all the work Bruce and Susan do. Bruce opens by explaining the purpose of their work, then transitions to Susan discussing the cons of the new First Step Act. They also discuss a variety of drugs and how the Law is written pertaining to these substances. Next, Susan goes through the different sections and...

This week's episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block is foundational to all the work Bruce and Susan do. Bruce opens by explaining the purpose of their work, then transitions to Susan discussing the cons of the new First Step Act. They also discuss a variety of drugs and how the Law is written pertaining to these substances. Next, Susan goes through the different sections and...