Search Results: keywords:"prisoner reintegration"

  • S. 4477 — An Act To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:515

    S. 4477 aims to renew the Second Chance Act of 2007, which provides support for individuals reintegrating into society after being released from incarceration. The bill proposes several improvements, including funding for state and local reentry projects, support for...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help people who were in jail by giving money to teach them new skills, help with school, and provide safe places to live when they leave. It tries to make sure these people have what they need to be okay and stay out of trouble.

  • H. R. 6500 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,852

    H.R. 6500 aims to establish an Office of Prison Education within the Bureau of Prisons to improve educational programs for incarcerated individuals. The bill outlines plans to provide quality education, ranging from basic literacy to postsecondary education, and ensure access to these...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a special new office, like a school, is being set up in places where people have to stay for a while because they did something wrong. This school wants to help them learn many things so that when they can go home, they can find jobs and not do bad things again.