Search Results: keywords:"recidivism"

  • 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.

  • 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...

    Simple Explanation

    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.