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Second Chance Act Smart Supervision Program

Second Chance Act Programs

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 outcomes for people returning from incarceration.

FY24 Second Chance Act Smart Supervision Program

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This program provides grants to improve the capacity and effectiveness of probation and parole agencies to increase supervision success rates by more effectively addressing individuals’ risk and needs and reducing recidivism.

Smart Supervision Program

This program provides community supervision agencies with funding, technical assistance, and new tools to improve supervision outcomes.