Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Criminal Law Blogs -> Sentencing Law and Policy

Criminal Law

: Sentencing Law and Policy

Second Chance Act (finally!!) passed by Congress

By Douglas A. Berman

I am pleased to report that, late last night, the Senate approved the Second Chance Act, a long-stalled piece of legislation that should provide significant resources for much-needed reentry services.  This press release from the Council of State Governments provides more details:The Council of State Governments Justice Center lauds the members of the U.S. Senate for their passage [Tuesday] of the Second Chance Act of 2007.  This landmark bill, introduced by Senators Joseph Biden (D-DE), Sam Brownback (R-KS), Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter (R-PA), 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...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on March 12, 2008 (boomark / email).