Social Work and the Second Chance Act
Federal Funding Opportunities Arise for Prisoner Reentry
Projects
A long-term goal is to create a nationwide resource center that provides
training for reentry projects.
By Paul R. Pace, News Staff
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| Illustration: John Michael Yanson |
The size and cost of America's prison system has skyrocketed
in the past 30 years. Yet, according to reports by the Pew Center on the
States, recidivism rates remain high.
After decades of building more jails and prisons, the U.S.
Department of Justice along with lawmakers are putting new faith behind
programs that help prisoners successfully reenter society.
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