Bill > HB06386

This bill proposes to amend title 18 of the general statutes to establish two new programs designed to support individuals returning to their communities after being incarcerated. The first program is a job training reentry program, which aims to help formerly incarcerated individuals develop employable skills and increase their chances of successfully reintegrating into the workforce. The second is a state-wide reentry program, which appears to be a broader initiative to provide comprehensive support services to people transitioning from prison back into society. The overall purpose is to create structured assistance that can help reduce recidivism (the likelihood of reoffending) by addressing key challenges faced by individuals after release, such as finding employment, accessing resources, and successfully reestablishing themselves in their communities. By focusing on job training and comprehensive reentry support, the bill seeks to improve outcomes for formerly incarcerated individuals and potentially reduce future criminal justice system involvement.

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