Second Chance Act Conference 2024 Florida. Bja’s suite of second chance act programs support state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations in their work to reduce recidivism and improve. The second chance act, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in 2008 and reauthorized in 2018, has paved the way for groundbreaking initiatives aimed at rebuilding lives and strengthening communities.

On behalf of the bureau of justice assistance, office of justice programs, u.s. The second chance act (sca) supports state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit organizations in their work to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for people returning.