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Second Chance Act

Coverage of Second Chance Act in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 11 · 07:30 UTCMost recent: Jun 11 · 07:30 UTC
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  • CRIMEJun 11 · 07:30 UTCOHIO CAPITAL JOURNAL
    If we believe in second chances, why do we abandon people after prison in Ohio?

    Over 20,000 people are released annually from Ohio state prisons, with one-third re-arrested within three years. Lack of stable employment and housing hinders reintegration, but research shows second chances with support reduce recidivism, as seen in a 23% drop in reincarceration rates since 2008 under the Second Chance Act.

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