Alabama is taking action to achieve its Reentry 2030 goals and positioning itself as a leader in reentry.
Earlier this month:
- Governor Kay Ivey signed SB138, a bipartisan workforce law to remove employment barriers for people with criminal records.
- The Reentry Alabama Commission released a strategic action plan based on recommendations from the CSG Justice Center and focused on reducing recidivism and improving coordination across agencies.
- SJR80 established a new statewide task force to lead implementation of the law and plan, with continued support from the CSG Justice Center.
On June 26, the CSG Justice Center convened state leaders in workforce development, education, and corrections from 7…
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While corrections agencies across the country collect vast amounts of data and make significant investments in…
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19 states were recently granted permission by CMS to reimburse critical reentry services with Medicaid funding for up…
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Breaking Down Barriers: Reentry 2030 States Meet to Tackle Employment-Related Collateral Consequences
On June 26, the CSG Justice Center convened state leaders in workforce…
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A “Once in a Generation Opportunity” to Improve Reentry for Nearly 2 Million People
19 states were recently granted permission by CMS to reimburse critical reentry…
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First-of-its-Kind Plan for States to Support Children and Families with Incarcerated Parents
Our plan—developed with the National Resource Center on Children & Families of…
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Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness and Incarceration: Q&A with New CSG Justice Center Advisory Board Member Wayne Niederhauser
The CSG Justice Center Advisory Board establishes the policy and project priorities…
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Involuntary Treatment for Patients in the Justice System: Q&A with Dr. Marvin Swartz
"AOT is a complex community intervention that can be effective or not…
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