Making People’s Transition from Prison and Jail to the Community Safe and Successful
A Snapshot of National Progress in Reentry
This brief from the National Reentry Resource Center highlights advancements made in state and local governments’ approaches to reentry and reducing recidivism since the passage of the Second Chance Act in 2008. It underscores the involvement of diverse constituencies and systems in these efforts, the field’s increasing understanding and application of what works to reduce recidivism, and promising recidivism outcomes in a number of states. Finally, this brief points to the critical work that is still ahead to transform systems, continue to improve reentry for people returning to the community after incarceration, and reduce recidivism in state and local jurisdictions across the country.
Also read this brief’s complementary publication, Reducing Recidivism: States Deliver Results.
s one of the first points of contact in the criminal justice system, sheriff’s offices and their correctional…
Read MoreThe CSG Justice Center recently held a briefing on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and other experts…
Read Mores one of the first points of contact in the criminal justice system, sheriff’s offices and their correctional facilities are key players in addressing the immediate needs of families impacted by incarceration and promoting family connections. For jails to meet the needs of families in the community, coordinating across county lines and learning from peers are essential. However, jail systems are often siloed, and collaboration between jails in different counties is rare. In Minnesota, the state department of health stepped in to address this gap.
Read MoreThe CSG Justice Center recently held a briefing on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and other experts to discuss how the Second Chance Act has improved reentry outcomes throughout the country.
Read MoreOn March 9, 2024, President Joe Biden signed a $460 billion spending package for Fiscal Year 2024, allocating funding for multiple state and local justice system grant programs within the Department of Justice.
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