Second Chance Act (SCA) Programs

On September 30, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden proclaimed October as National Youth Justice Action Month. The observance brings focus to juvenile justice reform and advancing equity and racial justice. The President's Proclamation refers to OJJDP programs that are designed to achieve these goals. Read the President's proclamation.

"During National Youth Justice Action Month, I call upon states and communities to join me in...

By Chyrl Jones, Acting OJJDP Administrator

“After incarcerated individuals serve their time, they should have the opportunity to fully reintegrate into society,” said President Joseph R. Biden when he proclaimed April 2021 as Second Chance Month. This is particularly true for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

On any given day, there are approximately 37,500 youth in residential placement; the majority of whom...

President Biden proclaimed April as Second Chance Month, dedicated to supporting successful reentry of adult and youth offenders. On any given day, there are more than 37,529 youth in residential placement in this country. Join OJJDP in spreading awareness and providing second chances for those committed to rejoining society.

Last year, OJJDP awarded more than $11 million in grant programs to support reentry services for youth...

The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is observing Second Chance Month to support successful reentry of adult and juvenile offenders. OJP awarded more than $74 million last year to support state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations in their work to reduce recidivism.

Last year, OJJDP provided more than $11 million through its Second Chance Act grant programs to develop and implement...

The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) recently announced nearly $70 million in grant funding to help communities address public safety by supporting successful reentry of adult and juvenile offenders into their communities. OJJDP has released the Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program funding opportunity to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for youth. OJJDP also supports reentering youth through programs and resources...

On May 20, 2019, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET, OJJDP will present "OJJDP FY 2019 Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program." This webinar will review the goals and objectives of the solicitation. The webinar will provide a summary of the sections in the application and address any questions or concerns from participants.

Resources:

• Register and learn more about this webinar.

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of OJJDP News @ a Glance, March/April 2019. This issue's top story top story and Message From the Administrator discuss National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Other features in this issue—

• OJJDP Participates in National Conference on Juvenile Justice
• National Summit on Youth Homelessness Held in Washington, DC
• OJJDP Observes Second Chance...

OJJDP has announced the following fiscal year 2019 funding opportunities:

• Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children. Applications are due by April 15, 2019.
• Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative. Applications are due by April 22, 2019.
• VOCA Training and Technical Assistance for Child Abuse Prosecutors. Applications are due by April 22, 2019.

Resources:

• Visit the funding...