(Last updated December 11, 2024) The First Step Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–391) created a system in which some incarcerated individuals can earn time credits for participating in recidivism reduction programming or productive activities. Time credits can later be applied toward early release from secure custody.

strives to offer relevant and meaningful reentry programming to support a successful return to society, reduce recidivism, promote public safety, and reduce institution misconduct. The First Step Act (FSA) was signed into law on December 21, 2018, and directed the Bureau to further enhance reentry efforts in the following three ways: .

The First Step Act (FSA) Approved Programs Guide is a collection of the Bureau’s robust reentry programs, designed to ensure all sentenced inmates have the skills necessary to succeed upon release. The approved programs are standardized across institutions, described in …

2018年12月21日 · This page provides a collection of publicly available resources on First Step Act Earned Time Credits. It will be...

First Step Act Approved Programs Guide (October 2023 The BOP has compiled additional resources including the Attorney General’s reports on the First Step Act and information about the PATTERN risk

Vocational training can engage offenders in constructive activities, fostering their employability upon release and their ability to successfully reintegrate into society. The following discussion provides a high-level overview of best practices relating to academic and vocational education for offenders in prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities.

The First Step Act earned time credits is a way for federal inmates to secure an early release from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 21, 2018, and signaled positive changes to the federal …

The FIRST STEP ACT Approved Programs Guide (FSA Guide) is a collection of the Bureau’s robust reentry programs, designed to ensure all sentenced inmates have the skills necessary to succeed upon release. The approved programs are standardized across institutions, described in

2020年1月10日 · The First Step Act amended 18 U.S.C. Section 3624(b) so that federal prisoners can earn up to 54 days of good time credit for every year of their imposed sentence rather than for every year of their sentenced served. Prior to the amendment, BOP interpreted the good time credit provision in Section 3624(b) to mean that prisoners are eligible to ...

First Step Act: Best Practices for Academic and Vocational Education for Offenders Background On December 21, 2018, the First Step Act was passed and included in the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2018. Similar to the Second Chance Act of 2007, the 2018 reauthorization aims to improve opportunities for offen-