Grants for One-Stop Centers: Jobs, Housing, and Support for Reentry.
This law authorizes grants to establish "one-stop shop" community centers providing comprehensive support for individuals recently released from incarceration or those with conviction records. These centers will offer essential services like job placement, housing assistance, ID retrieval, and mental health support in a single location to ensure successful community integration. The goal is to significantly reduce the rate at which people return to criminal activity, enhancing public safety.
Key points
Integrated Support: Formerly incarcerated individuals gain access to all necessary services (employment, housing, legal aid, health) at one central location.
Recidivism Reduction: The program aims to increase life stability and employment, directly leading to lower crime rates and safer communities.
24/7 Hotline: Establishment of toll-free, 24/7 hotlines to provide immediate referrals to local reentry assistance services.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_981
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2023-02-10