DE SCR132

Designates April 2024 as "Second Chance Month" in Delaware to recognize criminal justice reform efforts and support for individuals with criminal records.

Highlights that approximately 153,000 Delawareans have criminal conviction records, with about 2,145 released from prison annually, often facing barriers to housing, employment, and voting rights.

Acknowledges Delaware's criminal justice reforms including expanded expungements, juvenile justice protections, mandatory interrogation recording, and increased judicial discretion in sentencing.

Emphasizes that meaningful employment is a significant predictor of successful reentry and reducing recidivism, and that public awareness is needed about available criminal justice reform opportunities.

Follows the U.S. President's March 31, 2023 proclamation of April 2023 as Second Chance Month and the General Assembly's prior recognition of this observance.