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Probation/community supervision

Youth Reentry and Family Engagement

Overview

The Second Chance Act authorizes federal grants for comprehensive reentry planning, direct pre- and postrelease services, and sustainable justice system improvements that promote positive youth and family outcomes, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety.

On any given day, there are approximately 25,000 youth in residential placement. Most of these youth will return to their...