FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Reentry Services for Returning Citizens

Original title: RETURNING CITIZENS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR REENTRY

January 1, 2021

criminal justice reform reentry services returning citizens public safety social services

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs potential federal policy changes regarding the support systems, housing, and employment services available to individuals transitioning from prison back into their communities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Returning citizens

Individuals transitioning from incarceration to community life are directly impacted by the policies and services discussed.

State and local governments

These entities are responsible for implementing criminal justice reforms and managing reentry service programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a hearing on February 27, 2020, to examine the challenges and opportunities for individuals re-entering society after incarceration. The session featured testimony from policy experts, service providers, and advocates regarding the effectiveness of current reentry systems.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on February 27, 2020, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security convened to discuss reentry services for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Six expert witnesses provided oral and written testimony regarding reentry challenges.
The hearing record includes a statement submitted by Cheryl Grills.
The session was part of the 116th Congress, Second Session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

To evaluate the challenges and opportunities for individuals returning to their communities after serving time in the criminal justice system.

Who testified at the hearing?

Experts from the Urban Institute, Conan Harris & Associates, the American Legislative Exchange Council, the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, Prison Fellowship, and 2nd CALL.

Why It Matters

This hearing informs potential federal policy changes regarding the support systems, housing, and employment services available to individuals transitioning from prison back into their communities.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Reentry

The hearing highlights a shift in legislative focus from purely punitive measures to the long-term success of individuals returning to communities.

Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security

Connected Entities

personNancy La Vigne“Witness, Urban Institute”Map →

personGuy Reschenthaler“Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personJesse Wiese“Witness, Prison Fellowship”Map →

personRonald J. Lampard“Witness, American Legislative Exchange Council”Map →

personJohn Harriel“Witness, 2nd CALL”Map →

personKaren Bass“Chair of the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security”Map →

personVanessa Martin“Witness, LA County Department of Health Services”Map →

personConan Harris“Witness, Conan Harris & Associates”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy20
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Entertainment10
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