Second Chance Month
April 2023

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Trauma-Informed Practices for Reentry Providers

This brief from the Corrections and Community Engagement Technical Assistance Center (CCETAC) provides an overview of the prevalence and impact o...
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Celebrating the History and Importance of Second Chance Month

This video serves as a short introduction to the history of Second Chance Month and shares how people can get involved on all levels. 
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Reentry Matters: Voices of Experience

With so many lives impacted by incarceration, quite simply: Reentry Matters. Hear firsthand why reentry matters from individuals around the country li...
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Collaborative Comprehensive Case Plans Update Release

The Council of State Governments Justice Center's Collaborative Comprehensive Case Plans web tool has been updated to include new content focusing on ...
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Resource Brief: Change Systems, Change Lives: Assessing Systems Change in Reentry Program Evaluations

Not all reentry programs or initiatives focus exclusively on individual people (clients). Many reentry initiatives also work to advance "systems chang...
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Look Beyond Recidivism: How to Capture Your Reentry Program's Impact

This brief from RTI International and The Center for Justice Innovation (formerly The Center for Court Innovation) encourages reentry program staff an...
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How Education Works for You

This video, produced by the Vera Institute of Justice, is designed for corrections staff to learn more about importance of higher education in prison.
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Strengthening and Maintaining Family Connections: Best Practices for Child-Friendly Video Visiting

This brief from The Council of State Governments Justice Center provides an overview of current and best practices, challenges, and solutions for stre...
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Second Chance Month 2023: Opening Remarks from Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Amy Solomon, OJP

Amy Solomon, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs welcomes you to Second Chance ...
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Second Chance Month 2023 Promotional Materials

You can help spread the word about Second Chance Month 2023 by sharing the promotional materials available for download on your social media and other...

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