National News Alerts
Urge Passage Of "The Second Chance Act Of 2007"
The Second Chance Act, legislation that seeks to help States and localities better address the needs of individuals reentering the community from the criminal justice system, was reintroduced in the House of Representatives on March 20th and in the Senate on March 30th. This legislation would provide grants to States and local areas to begin to address the need for drug and mental health treatment, job training and education opportunities, and housing, as well as other critical services for individuals when they return to the community.
New York State News Alerts
Voting Rights Victory Secured Throughout New York State
People with Past Felony Convictions Will No Longer Face Barriers to Registration
The New York State Board of Elections has put an end to widespread local practices that disenfranchised thousands of citizens with felony records who should have been eligible to vote.
