Second Chances Resource Library

FAMM’s Compassionate Release Report Cards look at how well states provide compassionate release to medically vulnerable, aging, and terminally ill incarcerated people. They grade each state program on key measures such as eligibility criteria, procedures, release planning, and data collection/public reporting. Vermont has two compassionate release programs. “Medical Parole” received a grade of D and “Medical Furlough” received a grade of F. Vermont’s overall grade is D-.