Reentry and community support
Identification, housing, education, employment, treatment, and practical supports for people returning to their communities.
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The Legal Advocacy Network publishes books and prepares research on justice, reentry, government accountability, veterans, and community needs. We also help prepare written grievances, formal letters, research summaries and other documents from your instructions.
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Courts and public defense
Access to counsel, court procedures, defense resources, and ways to make justice systems more understandable and accountable.
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Corrections and incarceration
Policies and conditions affecting people in custody, including health, education, food, communication, and release planning.
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Government accountability and public records
Plain-language research on public policy, agency responsibilities, transparency, records access, and implementation.
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Veterans and community services
Access to services and support for veterans, including people involved with the justice system and those returning from incarceration.
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Free public resources
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Browse LAN advocacy reports on Delaware justice, reentry, education, public records, and prison conditions. Read or download each report for free, then contact LAN if you want to help with that issue.
Why this work matters
Good information should not be difficult to reach.
The Legal Advocacy Network develops and shares research intended to support informed discussion, practical problem-solving, and greater public understanding. The work centers people who are often required to navigate complicated systems without enough clear information.
The complete book collection
One collection. More than 60 books for difficult questions.
Explore the books of Dave F. Hartman together: a wide-ranging library of practical legal, reentry, criminal-defense, and public-policy resources.
Dave F. Hartman
The Delaware Compassionate Release Manual
Sentence Modification, Medical Parole, and Early Release for Delaware State and Federal Prisons
A guide to Delaware and federal compassionate-release processes, preparing a request, supporting records and release planning.
ISBN 9798186098232
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Dave F. Hartman
The Science of False Accusations and Wrongful Conviction
A Complete Manual on the Psychology of Accusation, the Forensics of Innocence, and the Law of Wrongful Conviction Defense
Examines false accusations, eyewitness and confession issues, forensic evidence, defense research and post-conviction remedies.
ISBN 9798185079478
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Dave F. Hartman
A Complete Guide to Criminal Defense in Delaware
A Defendant’s Handbook
An overview of rights and the stages of a Delaware criminal case, including sentencing, appeals and post-conviction issues.
ISBN 9798183628869
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Together, these books offer clear explanations, research, and step-by-step references for readers looking to understand complex systems and consider practical ways forward. Browse the collection in one place on Amazon; its listings show which titles and editions are currently available.
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Research projects
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About the author and researcher
Experience shaped by service, education, and years of legal research.
The Legal Advocacy Network is independently operated by Dave F. Hartman, a U.S. Army veteran, educator, author, and researcher with more than 25 years of paralegal experience. His work focuses on making legal, governmental, and reentry information easier for people to locate and understand.
U.S. ArmySix years of honorable service
EducationBachelor’s degree and Master of Education
ExperienceMore than 25 years of paralegal work
PublishingAuthor of more than 60 books on legal, reentry, and public-policy topics
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The Legal Advocacy Network and Dave F. Hartman are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or legal representation. Website materials and paid services are provided for research, education, and clerical purposes. No attorney-client relationship is created. Laws and procedures can change; readers should review current official sources and consult a licensed attorney about their individual legal rights and responsibilities.