Diversion allows a defendant to earn dismissal of a charge by satisfying conditions set by the prosecutor or court, thereby avoiding conviction. Expun...
This grant program from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) provides grants and technical assistance to improve the capacity and effectiveness of s...
Through this program, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for funding under the Second Chance Act (SCA) to provide grants t...
Over the past several decades, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has been a leader in the study of reentry. In the 21st century, several federal...
This newsletter highlights OJJDP’s recognition of Second Chance Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, family-based alternatives to sentencing, a you...
This report highlights that, no matter its severity, a criminal record carries a heavy burden, leading to decreased employment opportunities, less tha...
According to this guide from The Council of State Governments Justice Center, juvenile justice systems are increasingly recognizing the importance o...
This journal article examines how to protect the benefits for youth of destroying records, while still ensuring that researchers, advocates, and decis...
Community-based organizations (CBOs) working with people in reentry can struggle to establish strong partnerships with their state and local correct...