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DE HCR33
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/17/2019
Primary Sponsor
Krista Griffith
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AI Summary
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Designates April 2019 as "Second Chance Month" in Delaware in recognition of efforts to support reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals into society
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Acknowledges that approximately 1 in 3 American adults have criminal records that create barriers to education, employment, housing, and other essential services
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Notes approximately 48,000 legal restrictions impact Americans with criminal records, creating significant reintegration challenges
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Recognizes Prison Fellowship as the largest national nonprofit supporting prisoners, released individuals, and their families, which has organized Second Chance Month annually since 2017
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References the U.S. Department of Justice's "National Reentry Week" during April and notes the number of state and local resolutions supporting Second Chance Month has quadrupled since its 2017 creation
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Month Of April, 2019, As 'second Chance Month' In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
4/17/2019