PREPARE provides information about, materials for, and support with parole hearing preparation.  We present this information through our website, workshops, and printed materials at every correctional library in Maryland. To make sure nobody is left out, we never charge our clients or their families for our materials or services.

PREPARE for Parole services include:

• A variety of workshops for potential clients and family members to learn about the parole process, the parts of a parole packet, and how PREPARE works
• Partnering with a trained parole advocate who will help build and submit their parole packet to the Parole Commission
• Arranging a 30-minute advocacy meeting with the Parole Commission for the family and reentry providers to advocate for the client
• Continued education is provided to the client to help understand the parole process, timelines, and set expectations
• A referral to the PREPARE for Home program seven months prior to their hearing date
• Post-hearing review and planning for the next steps