Help your loved one come home sooner. Learn how to maximize halfway house placement and First Step Act time credits for early release from federal prison.

The Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) recent updates to the First Step Act (FSA) time credit policies are causing confusion and frustration among inmates and their families. Here's what's happening and how you can respond if your loved one's release date has unexpectedly changed.​

In a major reversal, the Bureau of Prisons has rescinded its attempt to cap halfway house placements at 60 days under the Second Chance Act. After public pressure and legal scrutiny, the BOP confirmed on April 10, 2025, that it will restore longer placement options—including up to 180 days for RDAP graduates. This post breaks down what changed, why it matters, and what families can do right now to advocate for their loved ones' reentry.

The First Step Act ended the cruel practice of stacking 924(c) gun charges into life sentences—but only for new cases. Thousands are still behind bars, buried under outdated laws that Congress has already deemed unjust. In this post, we unpack the problem and explore the legal paths that might still offer a second chance.

In 2025, the BOP quietly slashed halfway house placements down to just 60 days for most inmates—leaving families shocked and incarcerated individuals scrambling for options. If you’re wondering whether anything can still be done to increase reentry time or fight for home confinement, this post breaks it all down and shows you where there might still be hope.