From the Council of State Governments Justice Center
Submitted by Katie Mulligan
Reentry 2030 is a nationwide initiative whose goal is successful reintegration for every person with a criminal record. The initiative aims to reduce recidivism, expand Medicaid access, and improve employment and housing for people returning to their communities from incarceration. In the past year, North Carolina, Nebraska, and New York have joined Missouri and Alabama in signing onto Reentry 2030. These states have set ambitious goals: Nebraska is committing to 90 percent job access for people returning to their communities, while North Carolina wants to reduce homelessness by 50 percent among people leaving incarceration. Learn more about the initiative in this Jails to Jobs article.