How to start life after a colony: Ulyanovsk prisoners told about the available help

In correctional colony No. 9 of the Ulyanovsk region, the convicts were told how to get help after being released. Specialists of the charity fund “Independence” explained where to apply for support, what documents will be needed and how to use the probation program.

The meeting was organized jointly with the staff of the institution responsible for social protection and penitentiary probation. The class was held as part of training courses for prisoners for release.

Representatives of the fund introduced participants to the available types of assistance and the procedure for obtaining it. Particular attention was paid to the registration of applications, necessary documents and actions to be taken after the end of the sentence.

They also discussed the difficulties that former prisoners may face in returning to normal life. Among them - finding a job, restoring relationships with loved ones and obtaining legal support.

At the end of the meeting, the convicts were given information memos with explanations about the probation system and contacts of the Independence Foundation. Such activities are aimed at social adaptation of people preparing to leave correctional institutions.