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Hi.

If you are staying at a halfway house, and have been released for the day i.e. work, search for work, etc, and do not return. What is this called, and what is the charge for it?

I have heard that this is not escape, because technically you have been released from custody.

Thank you.
If you have been in a treatment program and entered a halfway house as a step to reintegrate in agreement of your recovery it would be called leaving against advisement. You have agreed to the halfway house by agreement and are demonstrating an inability to complete your agreement.

The structure is set up for you to utilize the community for support. And you can discuss any "feelings" or thoughts with your group. Sometimes just talking about your fears will help you work through issues.

The idea of the support of a halfway house is to help you in your efforts to find suitable employment. By that I mean, work where you have a good chance of success. You will also have letters of recommendation for employment, obtaining housing, or bank loans, and a sense of self-esteem after completing your commitment.

Trust the process. Close your eyes, if you need to but get through it.