Supporting Second Chances: Education and Employment Strategies for People Returning from Correctional Facilities
May 7, 2018
At a Glance
With over 700,000 people transitioning out of state and federal correctional facilities each year, there is an urgent need to do more to help this population successfully reintegrate into society.
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