Employment Support for Individuals with Criminal Records and At-Risk Youth
This act establishes programs to help adults and youth with criminal justice system involvement find employment and reintegrate into society. It provides vocational training, apprenticeships, and job placement assistance, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve their life circumstances.
Key points
Establishes employment support programs for adults (25+), young adults (18-24), and youth (16-17) with criminal justice involvement or at risk.
Programs offer vocational training, apprenticeships, job placement assistance, as well as educational and behavioral health services.
Funding for these programs will be provided through grants to non-profit organizations, state and local governments, and other eligible entities.
Mandates evaluation of program effectiveness in improving employment, education, housing, and reducing recidivism.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1534
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-05-10