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Designates April 2025 as Second Chance Month

IntroducedApril 1, 2025

Passed Senate1 year ago

Intro

Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)

Crime and Law EnforcementCriminal justice information and recordsEmployment discrimination and employee rights

Why This Matters

This resolution designates April 2025 as 'Second Chance Month' to promote awareness and support for individuals with criminal records.

If you know someone with a criminal record, this resolution encourages support and understanding during April 2025.

Who this affects

Individuals with criminal records · Families · Communities

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution encourages communities to support individuals with criminal records seeking new opportunities.
2It aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people reintegrating into society after incarceration.
3The resolution honors the work of organizations that help former prisoners find jobs and housing.
4April is chosen to honor Charles Colson, who advocated for second chances after his own incarceration.

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This resolution designates April 2025 as Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.

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Last changed 5 days ago · checked hourly

Designates April 2025 as Second Chance Month

IntroducedApril 1, 2025

Passed Senate1 year ago

Intro

Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)

Crime and Law EnforcementCriminal justice information and recordsEmployment discrimination and employee rights

Why This Matters

This resolution designates April 2025 as 'Second Chance Month' to promote awareness and support for individuals with criminal records.

If you know someone with a criminal record, this resolution encourages support and understanding during April 2025.

Who this affects

Individuals with criminal records · Families · Communities

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution encourages communities to support individuals with criminal records seeking new opportunities.
2It aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by people reintegrating into society after incarceration.
3The resolution honors the work of organizations that help former prisoners find jobs and housing.
4April is chosen to honor Charles Colson, who advocated for second chances after his own incarceration.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 5 days ago · checked hourly