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Second Chance Act (H.R. 1593 / S. 1060) Summary
Second Chance Act (H.R. 1593 / S. 1060) Summary
Date: 5 Nov 2007
Author: National Alliance to End Homelessness
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The Second Chance Act is federal legislation with bipartisan support that aims to reduce recidivism and help states and communities to better address the growing population of prisoners returning to communities. It would reauthorize the Re-Entry Demonstration project with an enhanced focus on jobs, housing, substance abuse treatment / mental health, and children and families.
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