MODULE SEVEN
Looking at Your Own Credit Report
The session highlights reviewing credit reports, obtaining them inside or outside of prison, and correcting errors or small missteps.
This facilitator guide includes:

  • Materials needed for the session.
  • Follow-along facilitator instructions and speaking prompts.
  • 1-3 discussion questions with sample answers in each section (10 total)
  • Instructions for leading a small group activity where the participants practice writing a letter of dispute or a letter of goodwill. 
  • A worksheet for the participants to complete during the activity that shares a situation a character is facing related to addressing item(s) on their credit report and includes space to draft a letter of dispute or letter of goodwill on behalf of the character.
  • 12 wrap-up discussion questions and an answer key for the instructor to summarize the key takeaways at the end of the session.
  • An optional worksheet for the participants to answer wrap-up discussion questions in a written form.

Please make sure you familiarize yourself with this guide and the module before the session.