The Second Chance Act (Fact Sheet)
Nearly all of the 2.2 million people incarcerated in the United States will be released at some point. People who are returning to their communities after prison or jail have complex challenges and needs that contribute to the likelihood that they may be reincarcerated. Since 2009, more than 800 Second Chance Act grant awards have been made to government agencies and nonprofits for reentry programming designed to provide services that can help reduce recidivism and increase public safety.
New Hampshire Continues Justice Reinvestment Effort to Improve Conditions for People Who Are High Utilizers of Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health Systems
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New Hampshire Commission Reviews Final Policy Recommendations to Reduce Reliance on Incarceration as Part of Justice Reinvestment Initiative
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Three Things to Know About New Jersey’s Groundbreaking Community Response Legislation
In response to growing calls for police reform in New Jersey, particularly following the shootings of Najee Seabrooks and Andrew Washington in March and August 2023, a coalition of law enforcement officials, mental health professionals, and community advocates partnered to explore public safety response alternatives.
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