Marc Levin, Director of the Foundation’s Center for Effective Justice, presented the attached testimony on HB 2291 to the House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee at its March 28, 2007 public hearing.
Second chances make communities safer and the state’s workforce stronger
April is Second Chance Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the numerous harmful collateral consequences of a criminal conviction and unlock opportunities for people impacted by the criminal justice system. This month is a reminder of the importance of removing those barriers while we continue to advance evidence-based policies that can safely lower...