Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program

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...

Register for upcoming juvenile justice-related webinars on funding, programs, and initiatives. 

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.