The CSG Justice Center’s latest report highlights the significant progress made in reducing recidivism across the country over the past 15 years. Since its passage in 2008, the Second Chance Act has invested in state and local efforts to improve outcomes for people leaving prison and jail, with a total of nearly 1,200 grantees from 48 states and 3 territories.

The Second Chance Act, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in 2008 and reauthorized in 2018, has paved the way for groundbreaking initiatives aimed at rebuilding lives and strengthening communities.  

At this event co-hosted by the CSG Justice Center and the Correctional Leaders Association, esteemed speakers will delve into the profound impact of the Second Chance Act over the past 15 years, the crucial need for continued support of reentry services, and the latest evidence-based strategies to reduce recidivism and promote successful reintegration. Panelists will also highlight some of the significant achievements from the last 15 years. 

Under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), people would no longer be automatically or categorically denied access or terminated from HUD-assisted housing—including public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and HUD multi-family housing—for having a criminal record.  



Instead, HUD is proposing that public housing agencies (PHAs) and owners of HUD-assisted multi-family housing be required, when making an admissions decision, to use an individualized assessment that only considers criminal records that are relevant to endangering the health and safety of staff and residents. HUD is accepting comments from all interested parties, including members of the public, to share their views of and recommendations for this proposal by June 10, 2024.  

This webinar will highlight how new legislation and Medicaid guidance offer health care access for young adults reentering society post-incarceration.  



Thursday, April 25, 2024  

2:00–3:00 p.m. ET 

This webinar will examine evidence-based strategies for reducing overdose risk during reentry and feature a panel discussion from Second Chance Act grantees sharing how their reentry programs incorporate overdose prevention planning that promotes stable recovery and care management in the community. 

Monday, April 29, 2024  

3:00–4:30 p.m. ET 

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