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From: Justice Briefing from CSG Justice Center <jc-...@csg.org>
Date: Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Subject: Second Chance Month News and Resources
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The Latest Data, Strategies, and Events for Leaders

View as Webpage April 9, 2026 It's Second Chance Month—a time to reflect on the struggles of people involved in the justice system and how states can accelerate the recent nationwide progress to reduce recidivism and make communities safer and healthier. This special edition of the CSG Justice Center's Justice Briefing includes new data, resources, and opportunities for states to create the second chances that people deserve. To track and keep the conversation going on social media, follow #SecondChanceMonth. NEW DATA State-by-State Recidivism Rate Trends Over the Past Decade Our latest analysis shows recidivism rates have dropped about 20% nationwide, and nearly 75% of people avoid reincarceration for at least 3 years—the critical window when recidivism is mostly likely.  Explore your state’s data to see where progress is happening and where challenges remain. NEW ANALYSIS How Reentry 2030 Could Save States $43 Billion If enough states set, achieve, and sustain our goal to reduce recidivism 30% by 2030, we could keep roughly 500,000 more people out of prison and save states $43 billion in incarceration costs alone over the next decade. The cost of inaction is simply too high. Read our new analysis and learn more about how this national initiative can help your state.  NEW RESOURCES Whether your state participates in the Reentry 2030 initiative or not, every state can benefit from lowering barriers to housing, health care, income, and other basic needs. That's how we break the costly and harmful incarceration cycle. These two new research- and field-based resources can help your state work across systems to understand and implement what works: Policy and Practice Guidance for the Future of Reentry  Roadmap to Reentry: 3 Things States Can Do to Get Started NEW EVENT Accelerating Reentry: Recidivism Data & A New Roadmap for Success   Looking for proven and practical ways to improve reentry systems and expand effective strategies and pilot programs statewide? Join our Second Chance Month event to learn: What recent recidivism data reveals How to coordinate corrections, housing, workforce, and health systems  A 7-principle framework for improving reentry  REGISTER NOW ICYMI Recent Reentry News & Resources: A Blueprint for State Reentry Councils 25 Reentry Wins in 2025 Beyond Recidivism: Redefining Measures to Understand Reentry Success Beyond Recidivism: Measuring Employment Data After Incarceration Fair Chance Licensing Solutions MORE RESOURCES Follow CSG Justice Center:

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