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Fact Sheet: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes Action During Second Chance Month to Strengthen Public Safety, Improve Rehabilitation in Jails and Prisons, and Support Successful Reentry

At the conclusion of Second Chance Month 2023, the Biden-Harris administration released an evidence-informed, multi-year Alternatives, Rehabilitation,...

Justice Today: Mayor Jermaine Wilson and Second Chances

During this episode of the Justice Today podcast, Mayor Jermaine Wilson describes his personal journey from maximum security prison to the highest ele...

Second Chances, First Opportunities

In this month's OJJDP blog, Administrator Liz Ryan reflects on the importance of Second Chance Month for system-involved youth.

Increasing Public Safety by Restoring Voting Rights

The studies featured in this brief from the Sentencing Project underscore the beneficial impacts of restoring voting rights for all Americans who have...

Directors of Justice Department Science and Research Offices Talk Reentry

National Institute of Justice Director Nancy La Vigne and the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics Alex Piquero discuss important topics, prog...

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...

Second Chance Month 2023 Webinar Archives

During Second Chance Month 2023, the National Reentry Resource Center, in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Office of Juven...

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. 

Second Chance Month 2023: NIJ Director Nancy La Vigne Discusses Evidence-Based Strategies for Successful Reentry

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Director Nancy La Vigne highlights the importance of evidence-based strategies for successful reentry.

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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