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6  \nParole Don’ts 8  \nWHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE PAROLE BOARD REVIEW PROCESS 9  \nWhat Is the Parole Board? 9  \nHow Family and Friends Can Contact the Parole Board 9  \nWhat Is the Standard for Release? 9  \nInformation the Parole Board Considers 10  \nParole Board Process and Timing 12  \nInitial Verification 12  \nOffender and Victim Conference Days 12  \nPanel Hearing 12  \nFull Board Hearing 13  \nHOW TO PREPARE FORA PANEL HEARING 14  \nDevelop Your Reentry Plan 14  \nHousing 14  \nEmployment 14  \nTransportation 15  \nSupport Network 15  \nPrograms, Classes, and Groups 15  \nCounseling 15  \nDemonstrate Your Success 16  \nGood Behavior 16  \nCompletion of Programming 16  \nProsocial Activities 16  \nEducational Progress 16  \nPositive Attitude 16  \nThinking Outside the Box 16  \nPractice What You Will Say 17  \nMental Preparation 20  \nHOW TO PREPARE FORA FULL BOARD HEARING 21  \nWorking with Your Attorney 21  \nParole Hearing Room Layout Map 21  \nIF PAROLE IS DENIED 22  \nSPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 23  \nIf You Were Under the Age of 18 When the Offense Happened 23  \nSummary of Senate Bill 256 23  \nFrequently Asked Questions about Senate Bill 256 25  \nINFORMATION FOR FAMILIES 27  \nParole Plan 27  \nPlacement 27  \nIf the Placement Is Out of State 27  \nMandatory Transfers 28  \nDiscretionary Transfers 28  \nIf the Placement Is with a Community Program 28  \nOther Areas 28  \nAwareness of Criminal History 28  \nRegistration Duties 29  \nCommunications with Parole Officers 29  \nSupport Letters 29  \nAPPENDICES 30  \nAppendix A: Checklist 31  \nAppendix B: Parole Board Prep Worksheet 32  \nAppendix C: Parole Board Feedback Exercise 37  \nAppendix D: Template Letter of Support 38  \nAppendix E: Sample Letters of Support (Using Template from Appendix D) 39  \nLetter from Friends or Family 39  \nLetter from Future Employer 40  \nAppendix F: Kindway/Embark & Edwins 41  \nAppendix G: Mindfulness Reading and Exercises 42  \nBook Recommendations 42  \nExercises 42  \nAppendix H: Acronyms and Definitions 43  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe Ohio Parole Toolkit is for you. It’s called a “toolkit” because it’s like a set of tools for work—picture a plumber’s toolkit with a hammer, pipe wrench, and pliers, or a mechanic’s toolbox with wrenches, sockets, and screwdrivers. A toolkit is just a set of tools to get a specific project done or things you need to help you achieve a goal. Here, the goal you want to achieve is your release. To achieve that, you’ll need to navigate through the Ohio Parole Board review process.  \nThis toolkit will help you prepare for your initial review by the Parole Board, any additional panel hearings, as well as your full board hearing. The Office of the Ohio Public De  \nfender (OPD) has gathered tools that you can use throughout your time at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) to get ready to make your case to the board about why you ar","cbCaiqmmX4Y9nTY9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqmmX4Y9nTY9","pdf",985233,47,"English","# Introduction\n## The Tools in This Kit\n## What To Know Early in Your Sentence\n## What To Expect during the Parole Board Review Process\n## How To Prepare for a Panel Hearing\n## How To Prepare for a Full Board Hearing\n# Before You Get Started: Knowing Which Law Applies to You\n## If Your Offense Happened Before July 1, 1996\n## If Your Offense Happened After July 1, 1996\n# What to Know Early in Your Sentence\n## What You Should Think about Before Blogging, Posting on Social Media, Doing Interviews, or Sending Letters to the Media\n## What You Need To Know about GettingOut and Other Types of Email or Video Messaging\n## What To Be Aware of When Using the Phone\n## Who Should (and Should Not) Be on Your Visitor List\n## How To Think about Programs and Classes\n# What to Expect during the Parole Board Review Process\n## What Is the Parole Board?\n## How Family and Friends Can Contact the Parole Board\n## What Is the Standard for Release?\n## Information the Parole Board Considers\n## Parole Board Process and Timing\n# How to Prepare for a Panel Hearing\n## Develop Your Reentry Plan\n## Mental Preparation\n# How to Prepare for a Full Board Hearing\n# If Parole Is Denied\n# Special Circumstances\n# Information for Families\n# Appendices\n## Appendix A: Checklist\n## Appendix B: Parole Board Prep Worksheet\n## Appendix C: Parole Board Feedback Exercise\n## Appendix D: Template Letter of Support\n## Appendix E: Sample Letters of Support\n## Appendix F: Kindway/Embark & Edwins\n## Appendix G: Mindfulness Reading and Exercises\n## Appendix H: Acronyms and Definitions","[{\"question\":\"How does the toolkit help someone prepare for different types of parole hearings in Ohio?\",\"answer\":\"It outlines preparation for the initial review, any additional panel hearings, and a full board hearing. 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