Federal Legislation
Second Chance Act of 2005: Community Safety through Recidivism Prevention (HR1704/S1934)
The Second Chance Act is currently pending in both the house and senate; action is expected sometime this spring (2006). The Second Chance Act of 2005 is federal reentry legislation designed to ensure the safe and successful return of prisoners to the community. The bill has been introduced in both the U.S. House (H.R. 1704, introduced April 2005) and Senate (S. 1934, introduced October 2005), and enjoys broad bipartisan support, including sponsorship by committee leaders in both chambersLearn more at
http://www.reentrypolicy.org/rp/main.html?dbID=DB_SCA212
Our Publications
How and Why Medicaid Matters for People with Serious Mental Illness Released from Jail
Hundreds of thousands of people with mental illness are released from jail each year. Without continuity of care, they are likely to be reincarcerated. Enrollment in Medicaid increases access to treatment for people with mental illness released from jail, who typically lack other means to pay for those services.