The PREPARE Curriculum
The PREPARE Curriculum is designed to guide people through the process of preparing – or helping someone else prepare – for a parole hearing.
The PREPARE Curriculum is very much a work in progress. At the moment there are three elements to it.
- There is a book entitled A Guide to Preparing for Parole Hearings in Maryland, which is available through Amazon.
- There is a youtube channel (the links are below) which broadly overlaps with the book.
- There are the PREPARE Materials which are shared with people participating in the program. These include to do lists and templates.
Unit 1: All About Parole
What is Parole?
The History of Parole
The Philosophy of Parole
The Politics of Parole
Law and Parole
Storytelling and Parole
Reentry and Parole
Agency and Parole
Forgiveness and Parole
Unit 2: The Mechanics of Parole in Maryland
The Maryland
Parole Commission
Parole Commission
The Timeline of
Parole Hearings
Parole Hearings
The Factors the Parole Commission Considers
Victim Input in
Parole Hearings
The Possible Outcomes of Parole
Hearings
Geriatric Parole, Medical Parole and Other Avenues
Unit 3: Putting Together a Parole Packet
What is a Parole Packet?
An Introductory Letter to the Parole Commission
A Life Story
A Remorse Statement
Reentry Plan
Accomplishments and Letters of Recommendation
A Letter from the Parole Advocate
Formatting and Stationery
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