The Council of State Governments Justice Center hosted the Second Chance Act (SCA) Kickoff event. The event featured discussions on the state of reentry, the role of the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC), and the progress in reentry since the SCA's inception, addressing current challenges and future goals. Key topics included the coordination of SCA technical assistance, enhancements to the NRRC website, updates on the NICCC and Clean Slate Clearinghouse websites, and upcoming work under the Reentry 2030 project. Additionally, the event covered health and housing issues under Category 3, with a focus on access to care, crisis services in reentry, Medicaid opportunities, and the Zero Returns to Homelessness initiative. The event also touched on education and employment strategies under Category 4, emphasizing cross-system collaboration, workforce development, and addressing barriers. The session concluded with a discussion on BJA-CSG Justice Center coordination and next steps for the SCA initiative.
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