State Legislation

(CA) A.B. 76

Female Offender Reform Plan

This law requires the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation to create a Female Offender Reform Master Plan. The purpose of this law is to help reduce crime and recidivism, improve access to rehabilitative programs, break the intergenerational cycle of incarceration, and dedicate adequate space for programming needs.

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http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=ab_76&sess=CUR&house=B&author=lieber

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Homelessness and Prisoner Reentry

Many people released from prison or jail are at risk for homelessness, which can increase the likelihood that they will commit new crimes and return to prison.