Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivered Remarks at the American Correctional Association Winter Conference

    January 28, 2016

    On Tuesday, January 26, Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch spoke at the American Correctional Association Winter Conference on topics including reentry and solitary confinement. Attorney General Lynch outlined existing efforts to improve rehabilitation programs, including the Smart on Crime Initiative and the emphasis on rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism and promote public safety.

    In addition, Attorney General Lynch highlighted recent programs to take these efforts further, such as $53 million dedicated to Second Chance Act grants to promising state and local reentry efforts through the Office of Justice Programs. Lastly, she discussed the January 2016 Department of Justice (DOJ) report on restrictive housing and steps for reform.

    The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and BJA NTTAC are also supporting corrections and criminal justice reform through programs such as the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI). Check out BJA’s JRI page to learn more about evidence-based practices and JRI success stories.

    View Attorney General Lynch’s full remarks.

    Learn more about the DOJ report on restrictive housing and recommendations for reform.