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The Second Chance Act represents a bi-partisan effort to address the reentry crisis for ex-offenders. The Second Chance Act will help reduce recidivism, provide for safer communities and reduce the number of families harmfully affected by incarcerated family members.

Essentially, this bill aims to achieve the following:

• Provides grants, which focus on jobs, housing, and treating substance abuse and mental health issues

• Establishes a resource center for states, local governments, faith-based organizations, and corrections organizations to share best practices and provide training and support

• Creates a federal interagency task force to identify programs and resources on reentry and a national reentry research agenda

The Second Chance Act focuses on four crucial areas: jobs, housing, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and strengthening families. This bill has a tremendous opportunity to pass this year, but we need your help. Contact your Representative and Senator and urge them to fully fund this important bill.