Designating April as Second Chance Month to Address Reentry Barriers
The U.S. Senate designated April 2024 as Second Chance Month to highlight the challenges faced by millions of citizens with criminal records. The resolution emphasizes that even after paying their debt, these individuals face significant legal and societal barriers (collateral consequences) in securing employment, housing, and education. It calls for the removal of unnecessary obstacles that hinder successful community reentry and contribute to higher rates of repeat offenses.
Key points
April 2024 is designated as Second Chance Month to raise public awareness about the impact of collateral consequences.
The resolution highlights that barriers to employment, housing, and education for formerly incarcerated individuals negatively affect public safety and family stability.
It calls upon communities, employers, and institutions to actively support reintegration and remove unjustified legal and social obstacles.
Status:
Adopted
Civic Will
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.