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Assembly adopts resolution recognizing April as Second Chance Month
Summary
The California State Assembly unanimously adopted ACR 176 recognizing April as Second Chance Month, highlighting barriers to reentry and honoring formerly incarcerated individuals for community contributions.
SACRAMENTO — The California State Assembly on March 25 adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 176, designating April as Second Chance Month and recognizing people returning from incarceration who have contributed to their communities.
Assemblymember El Hawari, the resolution’s author, framed the measure as an effort to spotlight the obstacles that people face after incarceration — including difficulty accessing housing, education and employment — and to promote trauma‑informed supports. “Second Chance Month is about highlighting how meaningful getting another chance can be for those returning home from…
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