The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: What Corrections and Reentry Agencies Need to Know
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the nation's primary source of federal funding for workforce development. Its main goal is to provide job seekers--including people returning to their communities after incarceration--with the assistance needed to obtain employment and to meet employers' needs for qualified workers. This fact sheet provides corrections and reentry agencies with an overview of how WIOA funds can support employment and education services for people in the justice system and those who are returning to their communities after incarceration.
The Judge Stephen S. Goss Memorial Award for Leadership has expanded to include Lifetime Achievement Awards and, in…
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On October 9, 2025, the Senate passed the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 1843), which would…
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The CSG Justice Center has partnered with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and CIT International to…
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2025 Nominations Now Open for Judges and Psychiatrists Improving Lives and Behavioral Health
The Judge Stephen S. Goss Memorial Award for Leadership has expanded to include Lifetime Achievement Awards and, in 2024, the first-ever Team Collaboration Award.
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Senate Passes Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
On October 9, 2025, the Senate passed the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 1843), which would continue critical recidivism-reduction and reentry services nationwide.
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CSG Justice Center Launches First-of-Its-Kind Statewide Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) Technical Assistance Center
The CSG Justice Center has partnered with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and CIT International to launch a first-of-its-kind statewide Technical Assistance (TA) Center.
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How Kentucky’s “Seth’s Law” Reduces Barriers to Care for Competency to Stand Trial and Guardianship
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2025 in Review: Justice Data and Solutions for State and Local Leaders Amid Federal Change
Our mission hasn’t changed; it’s become more essential. The following 2025 accomplishments are a testament to that enduring focus.
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25 Reentry Wins in 2025: How States Are Removing Barriers to Reentry Success
From new laws and reentry councils to increased funding and lowered barriers, these wins highlight collaboration, creativity, and innovation across our Reentry 2030 network.
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