Listen as BJS Director Alexis R. Piquero, PhD, and National Institute of Justice Director Nancy La Vigne, PhD, discuss important topics, programs, and initiatives related to community reentry and recidivism of persons released from prison and jail.
This discussion is part of Second Chance Month, when the Office of Justice Programs highlights the many opportunities for state, local, and tribal governments and community-based service providers to build meaningful second chances for individuals returning to the community.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics of the U.S. Department of Justice is the principal federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating reliable statistics on crime and criminal justice in the United States. Alexis R. Piquero, PhD, is the director.
For more information on BJS's publications, data collections, data analysis tools, and funding opportunities, visit bjs.ojp.gov.
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