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Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program Solicitation Released
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program.
Correctional Adult Reentry Education, Employment, and Recidivism Reduction Strategies (CAREERRS) Program Funding Available
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Correctional Adult Reentry Education, Employment, and Recidivism Reduction Strategies (CAREERRS) Program.
Funding Available to Support Second Chance Act Evaluations
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Second Chance Act Evaluation Participation Support opportunity.
Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program Opportunity Released
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Second Chance Act Training and Technical Assistance Program.
Funding Available: Improving Reentry for Adults with Substance Use Disorders Program
BJA is seeking applications for funding through the FY 2020 Improving Reentry for Adults with Substance Use Disorders Program.
Making Second Chances Work: Conference Remarks by James H. Burch, II
April 2011
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This podcast is a recording of remarks at the 2011 Making Second Chances Work National Conference by James H. Burch II, BJA Acting Director.
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Over $55.8 Million Awarded to Support Offenders Returning to Communities
OJP has announced awards totaling more than $55.8 million to reduce recidivism among adults and youth returning to their communities after confinement. The awards include more than $39.3 million under BJA's Second Chance Act suite of grant programs. Read the press release and corresponding fact sheet for additional details.
Awards Announced to Support Offenders Returning to Communities
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has announced awards totaling more than $74.5 million to reduce recidivism among adults and youth returning to their community after confinement. View the press release to learn more about the grants awarded by BJA and other OJP bureaus and offices.
Innovations in Reentry Initiative
Innovations in Reentry Initiative seeks to improve the capacity and effectiveness of state, local, and tribal jurisdictions to identify innovative ways to increase the success rates of individuals returning to their communities and reduce the number of crimes committed by those recently returning.