American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Guide to Advancing Justice-Related Goals

This guide from The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center outlines need-to-know information about how state and local leaders can leverage American Rescue Plan Act funding to advance eight key criminal justice priorities: 

• Keep people in correctional facilities safe and healthy 
• Increase access to education for people in the juvenile and criminal justice systems 
• Improve public safety and outcomes for youth in the juvenile justice system
• Support people who have experienced or are at risk of domestic violence and sexual assault 
• Support economic stability and mobility for people with criminal records 
• Help communities build comprehensive health care systems for people in the justice system
• Reduce criminal justice involvement for people with behavioral health needs

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