Projects

Fair Chance Licensing Project: States Expand Access to In-Demand Jobs

Nearly 1 in 4 jobs in the U.S. require a government-issued license—yet many people with a criminal record…

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Using Supported Employment to Help People with Behavioral Health Needs Reentering Communities

This brief highlights four ways that reentry and community supervision programs can use supported employment services to prepare…

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Action Points: Four Steps to Expand Access to Housing for People in the Justice System with Behavioral Health Needs

This brief presents four steps state leaders should take to increase housing opportunities and improve justice and health…

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White House
Biden Administration’s “Good Jobs Challenge” to Fund Employment Pathways for People with Criminal Records

The Biden administration announced $3 billion in new funding through the American Rescue Plan, focusing on workforce development…

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Adopting a Gender-Responsive Approach for Women in the Justice System: A Resource Guide

This guide to gender-responsive approaches can help program providers in behavioral health and criminal justice settings across the…

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Advancing the Work of Peer Support Specialists in Behavioral Health-Criminal Justice Programming

This brief highlights four key strategies, gleaned from interviews, that can be used to advance the work of…

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