"A practice manual and guide for legal aid and private attorneys, advocates and individuals, to support the successful reintegration of those touched by the criminal justice system."--Cover.

"Beacon Law, a program of The Beacon"--Cover.

"[This book] is a project of Beacon Law, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and Texas C-BAR (Community Building with Attorney Resources). This guide is intended to assist advocates and others who help people experiencing the often difficult transition from incarceration to mainstream society. It summarizes a few of the most burdensome legal obstacles caused by a criminal record and provides guidance on how to effectively manage these barriers to reentry. The resources referenced in this guide are publicly available and can be accessed from any public library that offers internet service. ... Beacon Law gratefully acknowledges all of the work accomplished by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid and Texas C-Bar in the creation of the original guide published in 2012 and especially the privilege they have generously given us to build on their work and produce these successive editions.--Leslie E. Ginzel, Beacon Law, A program of The Beacon"--Page 3.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- 1. Identification -- 2. Transportation and driving privileges -- 3. Offense-related debt -- 4. Criminal history records -- 5. Expunction, nondisclosure, and pardon -- 6. Employment -- 7. Vocational licenses -- 8. Public benefits -- 9. Shelter and housing -- 10. Rights of parents -- 11. Education -- 12. Voting and selective service -- 13. Collateral consequences of conviction -- 14. Table of appendices.