An american trend toward mass incarceration creates a new problem of mass reentry. Every year approximately 600,000 people are. Verkkomy journey from incarceration to advocacy epitomizes the transformative power of second chances. By sharing my story and leveraging my experiences, i hope to. Verkkoadmirable commitments by companies to be more inclusive in hiring must be coupled with an intentional process for second chance hiring. Verkkoas government support such as the ppp can be an important lifeline for business owners with criminal records, who often lack other sources of financial. Verkkounder the leadership of paul cowley, a man with a deep understanding of the transformative power of employment, the company’s second. Verkko“we have to make prisons rehabilitative and make sure that, when offenders are given a second chance, they can seize it. ” people who find jobs after. Verkkocongress passed the second chance act in early 2008 with the goal of reducing recidivism, or the returning of formerly incarcerated people to. Verkkothe department of justice’s bureau of justice assistance (bja) brought on two new second chance fellows who were formerly incarcerated to. Verkkoin this chapter of “a better path forward for criminal justice,” experts outline reforms to improve reentry outcomes for the formerly incarcerated. Verkkowe’re committed to giving a second chance to americans with criminal backgrounds by supporting their reentry into the workforce, community and local economy.