Tag: prisoner reentry
Tag: prisoner reentry
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FIRST STEP Advances to Last Step: Congress Passes Bipartisan Criminal Justice Package
Congress has passed a bipartisan criminal justice package that will enhance public safety and empower individuals. President Trump endorsed the legislation last month and will sign it into law. In addition,…
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Law Enforcement Groups Join Conservative Groups in Support of the FIRST STEP Act
An effort by Congress to provide for prisoner reentry programs and help ex-offenders ease back into society has gained momentum. Within the last week, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP),…
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White House Hosts Summit on Prison Reform
On May 18th, the White House hosted a Prison Reform Summit. During the summit, both President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence spoke about the importance of prisoner reentry. The…
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Trump Administration Establishes Council on Crime Prevention and Reentry
The Trump administration has taken an extraordinary step to reduce both recidivism rates and crime rates. On March 7, 2018, President Trump established a Federal Interagency Council on Crime…
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Trump Administration Holds Listening Session on Prisoner Reentry
On January 11, Trump administration officials heard from various conservative organizations about why they support reentry policy. Under the umbrella of Jared Kushner’s Office of American Innovation, administration officials met…