Second Chance Month

Prison Fellowship’s Statement After Biden Administration Declares April 2024 as Second Chance Month

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Washington, D.C., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship , the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month.

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  • Washington, D.C., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship , the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month.
  • “We are grateful that the White House has once again issued a presidential proclamation addressing the importance of second chances for formerly incarcerated individuals,” said Heather Rice-Minus , president and CEO of Prison Fellowship.
  • “We support fair legislation that provides formerly incarcerated individuals who have served their sentences with the opportunity to rebuild their lives, strengthen family bonds, and contribute to society.”
    To view the 2024 Presidential Proclamation, click here .
  • Prison Fellowship is the nation's largest outreach to prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, and a leading voice for criminal justice reform.

Aventiv Technologies Recognizes Second Chance Month with Continued Commitment to Fair Chance Hiring

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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DALLAS, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aventiv Technologies (Aventiv), a modern technology platform and leader in developing solutions to empower rehabilitative justice and public safety, proudly joins the nationwide observance of Second Chance Month this April. The Dallas-based company is reaffirming its continued dedication to fair chance hiring practices for all eligible positions as they continue their focus on providing leading solutions — from Honest Jobs to Untapped Solutions to a full suite of education resources — that connect incarcerated individuals with resources that accelerate post-incarceration employment.

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  • Leader in Corrections Communications Accelerates Second Chance Hiring, while Advancing Innovation that Promotes Employment at Reentry
    DALLAS, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aventiv Technologies ( Aventiv ), a modern technology platform and leader in developing solutions to empower rehabilitative justice and public safety, proudly joins the nationwide observance of Second Chance Month this April.
  • This current labor shortage underscores the urgency of embracing fair chance hiring as a viable talent solution across industries.
  • Aventiv actively supports fair chance hiring practices and procedures for all eligible positions, including removing questions about criminal records from employment applications.
  • For more information about Aventiv Technologies and its commitment to Second Chance Month, please visit https://www.aventiv.com/press .

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ALSOBROOKS AND EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S CELEBRATES AND OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZES SECOND CHANCE MONTH AT LUMINIS HEALTH, ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMS FOR RETURNING CITIZENS TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM AND INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The initiative is overseen by the Prince George's County Office of the County Executive's first-ever Returning Citizens Affairs Division and administered by Employ Prince George's, the County's principal workforce development entity.

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  • The initiative is overseen by the Prince George's County Office of the County Executive's first-ever Returning Citizens Affairs Division and administered by Employ Prince George's, the County's principal workforce development entity.
  • This groundbreaking program was born from legislation passed by the Prince George's County Council, with County Executive Alsobrooks allocating $500,000 to its implementation.
  • The County Executive kicked off Second Chance Month inside the Behavioral Health Pavilion at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham.
  • This year, by proclamation, the Office of the County Executive is officially recognizing Second Chance Month in Prince George's County.

Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2023 as Second Chance Month

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Washington, D.C., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship ®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2023 as Second Chance Month.

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  • Washington, D.C., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship ®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2023 as Second Chance Month.
  • “I applaud Senators Klobuchar and Cramer and their colleagues in the United States Senate for joining in the work of Prison Fellowship and over 800 partners to celebrate Second Chance Month and remove barriers to earned success among Americans who have paid their debt to society,” said James Ackerman , President and CEO of Prison Fellowship.
  • "We are humbled that the United States Senate is again celebrating Second Chance Month with Prison Fellowship and our business, law enforcement, faith-based, civil rights, and bipartisan partners.
  • Thanks to the leadership of Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the United States also passed Second Chance Month resolutions in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022.

CONTINUING THEIR SECOND CHANCE MONTH COMMEMORATIONS, EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S HOSTS THE SECOND CHANCE MONTH EXPUNGEMENT FAIR

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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SEAT PLEASANT, Md., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Held on April 13, the Second Chance Month Expungement Fair at the Cedar Heights Community Center was hosted by Employ Prince George's in partnership with local organizations and community leaders.

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  • SEAT PLEASANT, Md., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Held on April 13, the Second Chance Month Expungement Fair at the Cedar Heights Community Center was hosted by Employ Prince George's in partnership with local organizations and community leaders.
  • The fair is just one of many events that Employ Prince George's is hosting for Second Chance Month, a national campaign to raise awareness about the barriers that individuals with criminal records face when re-entering society.
  • Next, EPG will host the Second Chance Month Job & Resource Fair on April 27, also at Cedar Heights Community Center.
  • For more information about Employ Prince George's and their programs and services for job seekers, visit their website at EmployPG.org .

Prison Fellowship’s Statement after Biden Administration declares April 2023 as Second Chance Month

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Washington, D.C., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship ®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Biden declared April 2023 as Second Chance Month .

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  • Washington, D.C., April 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship ®, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, released the following statement after President Biden declared April 2023 as Second Chance Month .
  • “I applaud President Biden for issuing this proclamation and recognizing the arbitrary and unfair roadblocks that limit Americans who have paid their debt to society,” said James Ackerman , President and CEO of Prison Fellowship.
  • "We are honored that President Biden is commemorating Second Chance Month and celebrating the work of business, law enforcement, faith-based, civil rights, and bipartisan leaders who are shoring up pathways to good citizenship.
  • Thanks to the leadership of Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the United States also passed Second Chance Month resolutions in 2017, 2018, 2021, and 2022.

EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S RECOGNIZES THE MONTH OF APRIL AS SECOND CHANCE MONTH WITH A SERIES OF EVENTS

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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We started the month off with our Pathways to Government Job & Resource Fair on April 6, 2023, at Palmer Park Community Center.

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  • We started the month off with our Pathways to Government Job & Resource Fair on April 6, 2023, at Palmer Park Community Center.
  • On April 13, 2023, Employ Prince George's is hosting the Second Chance Month Expungement Fair at Cedar Heights Community Center starting at 10 am.
  • Our next community event of the month is the Second Chance Month Job & Resource Fair, also at the Cedar Heights Community Center at 10 am.
  • To close out the month, we will host a Returning Citizens Summit powered by the Returning Citizens Affairs Division (RCAD).

EMPLOY PRINCE GEORGE'S SET TO HOST THE SECOND CHANCE MONTH EXPUNGEMENT FAIR AT CEDAR HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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SEAT PLEASANT, Md., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employ Prince George's is proud to announce the Second Chance Month Expungement Fair, taking place on April 13, 2023, at Cedar Heights Community Center in Seat Pleasant, MD.

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  • SEAT PLEASANT, Md., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employ Prince George's is proud to announce the Second Chance Month Expungement Fair, taking place on April 13, 2023, at Cedar Heights Community Center in Seat Pleasant, MD.
  • The event is part of our commitment to helping returning citizens succeed and create new opportunities.
  • This free community event offers resources and support for individuals with past criminal records, including legal services, expungement and sealing of criminal records, and a chance to connect with community organizations offering job training, employment opportunities, and other support services.
  • Employ Prince George's (EPG) provides workforce intelligence and solutions for the job seeker and business.

THURSDAY: SBA Administrator to Visit Columbus for Small Business Tour & Deliver Remarks at Local Digital Alliance Event

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Columbus, Ohio, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, April 7, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)and the voice for Americas 32.5 million small businesses in President Bidens Cabinet, will visit the Columbus area to meet with small business owners and highlight the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) , a public-private co-sponsorship between the SBA and Business Forward, Inc. , that aims to connect small businesses with critical tech resources to start and expand their e-commerce business to scale for success.

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  • Columbus, Ohio, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, April 7, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)and the voice for Americas 32.5 million small businesses in President Bidens Cabinet, will visit the Columbus area to meet with small business owners and highlight the Small Business Digital Alliance (SBDA) , a public-private co-sponsorship between the SBA and Business Forward, Inc. , that aims to connect small businesses with critical tech resources to start and expand their e-commerce business to scale for success.
  • During the event, Administrator Guzman will participate in a roundtable with local business owners, Business Forward, Inc., Grow with Google, and the Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI), where they will discuss ways to help small businesses adopt technology and accelerate their online and social media strategies to power their e-commerce businesses and better engage with their customers.
  • While in Columbus, Administrator Guzman will also visit Hot Chicken Takeover, a local restaurant and second-chance employer committed to providing fair employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated people.
  • Media are invited to join portions of these events but must RSVP by 5:00 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, April 6, for credentialing and trip locations.

TUESDAY: SBA Administrator Visits Goucher College

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Baltimore, Maryland, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, April 5, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)and the voice for Americas 32.5 million small businesses in President Bidens Cabinet, will visit Goucher College and participate in a fireside chat and a listening session highlighting Second Chance Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the collateral consequences of criminal convictions and unlock second-chance opportunities for people who have completed their sentences to contribute to their communities.

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  • Baltimore, Maryland, April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, April 5, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)and the voice for Americas 32.5 million small businesses in President Bidens Cabinet, will visit Goucher College and participate in a fireside chat and a listening session highlighting Second Chance Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the collateral consequences of criminal convictions and unlock second-chance opportunities for people who have completed their sentences to contribute to their communities.
  • Administrator Guzman will join Greater Baltimore Committee President Don Fry for a fireside chat as part of Goucher Colleges Leadership Caf series, where they will discuss the progress made by the SBA in Guzmans first year as Administrator, the SBAs goals for the next year, as well as upcoming opportunities for small businesses resulting from President Bidens Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Made in America plan.
  • There will be a brief press gaggle following the chat, after which Administrator Guzman will join a roundtable conversation with the Goucher College Prison Education Partnership, where she will highlight recent changes to the SBAs Community Advantage program to allow formerly incarcerated individuals to better access the resources and capital needed to start small businesses.
  • Media are invited to join these events but must RSVP for credentialing and event locations.