**The Florida Department of Corrections has banned this book because it contains identifying information about current inmates. If a state inmate orders it, the prison will not accept delivery and return the book to sender." Florida has nearly 101,000 inmates in 49 major state prisons and numerous correctional facilities called annexes and work camps.

A clemency commutation of sentence and parole are alternate paths to the same goal, which is to release the inmate early. Both involve compassion, redemption, and forgiveness, and are the ultimate grant of a second chance. To get either, you...

Florida has more than 1.5 million convicted felons. These ex-offenders face many challenges: completing education or vocational training; getting state licenses and good jobs; and even obtaining approval to volunteer at schools, youth sports programs and for non-profit activities. The purpose of Second Chances: Florida Pardons, Restoration of Civil Rights, Gun Rights and More, is to inspire and empower the reader by explaining the types of executive clemency available for convicted felons -- including full and conditional pardons, restoration of civil rights (RCR), firearm authority and more...