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Bush to sign Second Chance Act!

By Gritsforbreakfast

After many long years in the making, President Bush will finally sign the Second Chance Act on April 9, I learn in an email invite to a D.C. reception commemorating the event that evening. I can't make it, but it's certainly a cause for celebration. According to the Re-Entry Policy Council, the bill:provides critical resources designed to reduce recidivism and increase public safety. The legislation passed the Senate by unanimous consent and now proceeds to the President?s desk for signature. ...The Second Chance Act includes key elements of President Bush?s Prisoner Reentry Initiative, announced in the 2004 State of the Union address, which provides for community and faith-based organizations to deliver mentoring and transitional services. The bill will also help connect people released from prison and jail to mental health and substance abuse treatment, expand job training and placement services, and facilitate transitional housing and case management services...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on April 04, 2008 (boomark / email).