Getting out is one thing. Staying out is another. For people returning home from prison, the obstacles are immediate. Work …
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CIW (California Institution for Women) & Defy Ventures Put Second Chances Front and Center
Inside the California Institution for Women (CIW) on June 25, something different filled the room—less routine, more momentum. In partnership …
No More “Check the Box”: Maryland Opens the Door to Second Chances in Housing
Marquis Howard still remembers staring down that tiny box on a rental application—the one that asks about past convictions. For …
$81 Million Investment Expands Second Chances Through Workforce Training
The U.S. Department of Labor is committing $81 million to new workforce training programs designed to help formerly incarcerated individuals …
The Data Behind Prison Reform
Preliminary studies suggest that innovative programs could improve prison conditions and outcomes after release. Published April 6, 2026 Brennan Center …
From Release to Renewal: ID Program Strengthens Second Chances
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (Bureau) continues to take meaningful steps to support successful reentry for individuals returning to their …
Disabled Ex-Prisoners Are Being Released Into Homelessness, Isolation, and Despair
After spending decades behind bars, many formerly incarcerated people expect freedom to feel like a second chance. For some disabled …
Goodwill of Southern Connecticut Launches Reentry Center in New Haven
After 22 years in prison and one-and-a-half years in a halfway house, Gilfredo Santiago now works as a community advocate …
Cash for People Coming Home from Prison? Yes, It Works.
Every year, about 8 million people leave jail or prison in the United States. And almost immediately, they’re hit with …
Behind Bars, Jewish Inmates Celebrate Freedom
Passover is almost here, and the Aleph Institute is making sure no one gets left out. They’re shipping thousands of …