Second Chance Month: Reentry Experience Survey

This survey is part of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer's Second Chance Month Digital Storytelling Campaign to elevate the voices and experiences of people who have been incarcerated. Your voice matters. Help NACDL raise awareness about the collateral consequences of incarceration and life after conviction. Your responses may be featured in our Second Chance Month social media campaign.

You may respond anonymously or choose to share your name. Please include your name only if you are comfortable with it being included in the Digital Storytelling Campaign. Otherwise, we will include your input anonymously.

Please answer as openly as you're comfortable.

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* 1. Name (optional)

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* 2. Age:

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 3. Location (City, State)

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* 4. Have you ever been incarcerated as a result of the conviction of a crime?

Yes

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* 5. If yes, how long were you incarcerated?

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

4-6 years

7-10 years

More than 10 years

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* 6. Did you have a reentry plan or support system upon release? Check all that apply.

Yes, a formal reentry program

Yes, support from family, friends, or community

No, I had to figure it out on my own

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What were your biggest challenges during reentry? Select all that apply.

Finding employment

Accessing housing

Transportation

Reconnecting with family

Getting healthcare

Mental health care

Substance use support

Education or training

Legal obligations (parole/probation)

Discrimination or stigma

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Since your conviction, have you faced any of the following collateral consequences? Select all that apply.

Barriers to employment

Denial of housing

Denial of public assistance

Loss of voting rights

Denial of professional licenses

Difficulty with child custody or visitation

Loss of educational opportunities

Financial hardships (fines, fees, or restitution)

Stigma or discrimination

Other (please specify)

Second Chance Month: Reentry Experience Survey

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* 1. Name (optional)

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* 2. Age:

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* 3. Location (City, State)

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* 4. Have you ever been incarcerated as a result of the conviction of a crime?

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* 5. If yes, how long were you incarcerated?

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* 6. Did you have a reentry plan or support system upon release? Check all that apply.

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* 7. What were your biggest challenges during reentry? Select all that apply.

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* 8. Since your conviction, have you faced any of the following collateral consequences? Select all that apply.

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* 9. In your own words, what does support look like after incarceration? What changes would make reentry easier for others?