Every year during Second Chances month we reflect on the barriers to re-entry that formerly incarcerated people face. Many people leave jail or prison with significant trauma and few resources to rebuild their lives. Incarceration separates people from their social networks and forces people to start at square one; additionally, federal and local governments often exclude people with criminal convictions from state assistance, and it can be difficult to access basic necessities like safe affordable housing and adequate employment.
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