On March 11 the U.S. Senate passed the Second Chance Act, H.R. 1593, that could help people transitioning out of Corrections systems receive the support they need.
CORI (Criminal Record Information) continues to be a serious barrier to accessing housing and employment. When those incarcerated leave the corrections system, a record of their conviction remains which can follow them for the rest of their lives. Housing providers and employers can access this information, and in many cases that leads to
the person being unable to find affordable housing or adequate employment...
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