April is #SecondChanceMonth, a time to reflect on the role of second chances in the justice system & their impact on individuals, families, & communities. CCJ member Tiheba Bain highlights how creating opportunities for people to rebuild their lives & move forward are acts of justice, not charity.
April marks #SecondChanceMonth, a time to highlight the role of second chances in the justice system and community reentry. CCJ member Norman Brown, deputy project director of Project New Opportunity, shares his perspective on the importance of allowing people to grow.

During Second Chance month, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Michigan Justice Fund is spotlighting Tony Gant and his work with the #HousingNotHurdles campaign.

In Michigan, nearly one in three people with a criminal record are denied housing, fueling the prison-to-homelessness pipeline.

Tony and advocates are fighting for the Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act to […]

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Fighting Housing Discrimination: Tony Gant Leading the Way – Voting Access For All

During Second Chance month, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s Michigan Justice Fund is spotlighting Tony Gant and his work with the #HousingNotHurdles campaign. In Michigan, nearly one in three people with a criminal record are denied housing, fueling the prison-to-homelessness pipeline. Tony and advocates are fighting for the Michigan Fair Chance Access to Housing Act […]

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Eugene Debs campaigned for both president and prison reform from a federal penitentiary. His critiques of the prison system still resonate.

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2017 #LeadingWithConviction graduate Harold Dean “Doc” Trulear, Ph.D., discusses his new book "Welcome Home: Essays and Reflections from Confinement to Community" for #SecondChanceMonth.

https://jlusa.org/2023/04/14/harold-dean-trulear-discusses-his-new-book-welcome-home-for-second-chance-month/

Harold Dean Trulear discusses his new book “Welcome Home” for Second Chance Month

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Donald Trump actually was the first president to declare April “Second Chance Month” for formerly incarcerated people.

Doc Trulear: “I guess he knew what was coming — that he would need a second chance!” 😂

https://jlusa.org/2023/04/14/harold-dean-trulear-discusses-his-new-book-welcome-home-for-second-chance-month/

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Harold Dean Trulear discusses his new book “Welcome Home” for Second Chance Month

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