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Find similar grantsSecond Chance Act Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice (administered through CSG Justice Center). The Second Chance Act (SCA) Grant Program supports state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations in reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for individuals returning to their communities from correctional facilities.
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Second Chance Act Grant Program - CSG Justice Center Second Chance Act Grant Program Second Chance Act Grant Program The Second Chance Act (SCA) supports state, local, and Tribal governments and nonprofit organizations in their work to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for people returning from state and federal prisons, local jails, and juvenile facilities.
Passed with bipartisan support and signed into law on April 9, 2008, SCA legislation authorizes federal grants for vital programs and systems reform aimed at improving the reentry process. It also funded the creation of the National Reentry Resource Center , the primary source of information and guidance on reentry policy, practice, and research.
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) funds and administers the Second Chance Act grants. Within OJP, the Bureau of Justice Assistance awards SCA grants serving adults, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention awards grants serving youth. Since 2009, more than 1,100 awards have been made to grantees across 49 states.
T he CSG Justice Center has provided training and technical assistance to Second Chance Act grantees since 2009 .
We are currently the training and technical assistance provider for the following SCA grant programs: Improving Adult and Youth Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry Pay for Success Initiative Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children FY24 Planning and Implementation Guide for Second Chance Act Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry Program This guide from The Council of State Governments Justice Center is intended… FY24 Planning and Implementation Guide for Second Chance Act Smart Reentry: Housing Demonstration Program This guide from The Council of State Governments Justice Center is intended… Opportunities to Leverage Medicaid to Support Young People in Adult Corrections This explainer explores new federal laws that change how correctional systems provide… Medicaid Basics for Correctional Leaders and Agencies With this resource, correctional leaders will gain a greater understanding of how… Supporting Crisis Stabilization for Youth and Young Adults during Reentry This brief provides justice professionals who are responsible for youth and young… Understanding Overdose Risk for People Reentering the Community This guide outlines ways to support a family member or loved one… Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Overdose Risk during Reentry This guide outlines four best practices that case managers can implement to… Zero Returns to Homelessness Resource and Technical Assistance Guide The Zero Returns to Homelessness Resource and Technical Assistance Guide is a… Biden Signs Six-Bill Spending Package Funding Key Criminal Justice Programs On March 9, 2024, President Joe Biden signed a $460 billion spending… The Second Chance Act (Fact Sheet) The Second Chance Act (SCA) supports state, local, and tribal governments and… Congressional Briefing Highlights the Impact of the Second Chance Act The CSG Justice Center recently held a briefing on Capitol Hill with… Building Connections to Housing During Reentry This report summarizes key findings and policy implications from a nationwide questionnaire… Video: Debriefing the Second Chance Act Grantee Experience Breaking Down Barriers: Lessons from Housing and Justice System Collaborations When people return to their communities after incarceration, they often face multiple… Second Chance Act Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Program (Fact Sheet) The Second Chance Act Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry program provides clinical… Strengthening and Maintaining Family Connections: Best Practices for Child-Friendly Video Visiting Visiting is an essential way for families to maintain and strengthen relationships… Minnesota Department of Health Leads Cross-County Collaboration to Support Families Impacted by Incarceration s one of the first points of contact in the criminal justice… How One County Screens and Connects People in Jail to Housing Using Distance-Based Child-Parent Engagement Strategies in Correctional Facilities This workshop focuses on jail and prison policies that support strengthening relationships… Implementing Forensic Peer Services in Reentry Focusing on Reentry Housing and Family Engagement in Collaborative, Comprehensive Case Plans
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, and Tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on reducing recidivism and improving outcomes for people returning from incarceration. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Second Chance Act Grant Program is funded by U.S. Department of Justice (administered through CSG Justice Center). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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