FPC Alderson
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What Programs at FPC Alderson Award Time Credits Under the First Step Act?
The First Step Act lets people earn time credits by completing certain Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction (EBRR) programs. At FPC Alderson, some programs are facility-specific—like Assert Yourself for Female Offenders—while others are Bureau-wide offerings available at all BOP institutions, including Anger Management and Basic Cognitive Skills. The bottom line: if your loved one enrolls in and completes an eligible EBRR program, those hours may count toward time credits.
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Basic Cognitive Skills at FPC Alderson: What Your Loved One Will Learn and How It Counts
Basic Cognitive Skills is one of the Bureau of Prisons' Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction (EBRR) programs. It teaches practical thinking skills your loved one can use in everyday situations. If you're wondering what the class covers and whether it counts for credit, here's what you need to know.
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Does Your Loved One Qualify for First Step Time Credits? A Checklist
First Step Act Time Credits can shave real time off a sentence—but they don't apply to everyone. Use these quick checks to figure out whether your loved one qualifies, and what to do next if you're not sure.
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Inmate Lookup
- The BOP publishes facility-level population data that includes FPC Alderson.
- Federal inmates appear in the BOP inmate locator, which covers records from 1982 to the present.
- When searching the BOP locator, you can use the BOP register number (#####-### format) to narrow results.
Contact Info
- FPC Alderson’s Reentry Services Division can be contacted at BOP-RSD-NRB-FSA@BOP.GOV for additional program information.
- Phone, mailing address, and fax for a facility are listed on the facility’s page or the state bureau contact page.
- Some centralized requests—such as certain visiting applications—are handled by state bureau offices rather than the local facility.
Facility Info
- FPC Alderson offers the Assert Yourself for Female Offenders program.
- Assert Yourself at FPC Alderson provides 8 hours of EBRR program credit.
- Assert Yourself must be delivered by specified staff (Social Worker, Special Populations Program Coordinator, or Unit Team staff) to ensure credit.
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Inmate Lookup
Looking for someone at FPC Alderson? Use the BOP inmate locator — it covers federal records from 1982 to the present. Select the federal database, enter the person's details, and include the BOP register number (#####-###) if you have it to narrow results. Watch the status field carefully: "Released" or "Not in BOP Custody" means they're no longer in federal custody. An "UNKNOWN" release date usually indicates a pretrial or not-yet-sentenced case. For population counts and breakdowns specific to FPC Alderson, check the BOP's published facility-level data pages.
Contact
Need program or reentry information for FPC Alderson? The confirmed contact is the Reentry Services Division at BOP-RSD-NRB-FSA@BOP.GOV. For phone numbers, mailing addresses, or fax, check the official facility page or state bureau contact page. Some requests — like juvenile visiting applications — go through state bureau offices rather than the local facility, so follow their submission instructions when that applies. Double-check which office handles your request before sending documents to avoid delays. If you're visiting in person, bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
Facility Info
FPC Alderson offers reentry programming that counts toward EBRR credit. Assert Yourself for Female Offenders provides 8 hours of credit — but it must be delivered by designated staff (Social Worker, Special Populations Program Coordinator, or Unit Team staff) for inmates to receive that credit. The Basic Cognitive Skills program awards 24 hours of credit and must be delivered by Psychology Services staff. Time-credit eligibility under the First Step Act depends on having a Federal District Court conviction and not falling under listed exclusions.
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Showing 6 of 9How do I look up an inmate at FPC Alderson?
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator to search for federal inmates at FPC Alderson. The BOP also publishes facility-level data and population breakdowns for federal facilities, including FPC Alderson.
Inmate LookupDoes the BOP inmate locator cover historic federal records?
Yes. The BOP inmate locator covers federal records from 1982 to the present.
Inmate LookupWhat do statuses like 'Released' or 'Not in BOP Custody' mean in the BOP search results?
“Released” or “Not in BOP Custody” means the person is no longer in federal custody and may be in another system or on supervised release. An “UNKNOWN” release date often means the person is pretrial or not yet sentenced.
Inmate LookupHow do I contact Reentry Services at FPC Alderson for program information?
Email the Reentry Services Division at BOP-RSD-NRB-FSA@BOP.GOV for additional program information.
Contact InfoWhere can I find FPC Alderson’s phone number, mailing address, or fax?
Check FPC Alderson’s official facility page or the state bureau contact page for the phone number, mailing address, and fax details.
Contact InfoWho handles centralized requests like juvenile visiting or program-credit inquiries?
Some requests go through the state bureau rather than the local facility, so follow their submission instructions. For program-credit or reentry questions, verify the correct office on official pages before reaching out to avoid delays.
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This page covers FPC Alderson in West Virginia. The Legal Resource Guide information cited here is current as of April 2025.
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