President Biden Statement on Clemency and Second Chance Month

Biden Statement on Clemency and Second Chance Month

This White House statement release details the Biden-Harris Administration's announcing new steps today to support those re-entering society after incarceration.

These actions include:

  • A new collaboration between the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Labor to provide job training
  • New grants for workforce development programs
  • Greater opportunities to serve in federal government
  • Expanded access to capital for people with convictions trying to start a small business
  • Improved reentry services for veterans
  • More support for health care, housing, and educational opportunities

View the statement

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