Search Results: keywords:"collateral consequences"

  • S. RES. 652 — Designating April 2024 as Second Chance Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:200

    S. RES. 652 is a resolution designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records. The resolution highlights the significant barriers these individuals encounter in employment, education, and...

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    In April 2024, a special month called "Second Chance Month" is being recognized to help people who have been in trouble before and now want to improve their lives. It wants to make sure these people get fair chances to find jobs, homes, and go to school by getting rid of extra hard rules that make it tough for them to start anew.

  • H. RES. 1162 — Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as Second Chance Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:218

    H. RES. 1162 expresses support for making April 2024 “Second Chance Month” to recognize the importance of giving people with criminal records opportunities to reintegrate into society. It highlights the struggles faced by those returning from prison, such as finding jobs and housing, due to...

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    H. RES. 1162 wants April 2024 to be a special time called "Second Chance Month," where people understand how important it is to help those who were in prison find jobs and homes so they can happily join their communities again. This idea wants everyone to work together to make sure those who have finished their prison time get the same chances as everyone else.