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Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention
Publication Date: May 2008
Publisher(s): Center for Law and Social Policy
Author(s): Aaron Nelson; Vicki Turetsky
Special Collection: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Topic: Justice (Legal procedure)
Social conditions (Safety and security)
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
This brief on legislation outlines the provisions of the Second Chance Act, which was signed into law in April 2008.