For too many returning citizens, the transition home is riddled with barriers. They may face a lack of community support, difficulty accessing employment opportunities, or impediments to obtaining adequate health care or mental health resources.

Each of these barriers is compounded by a supervision system that penalizes people for simple mistakes instead of providing them with incentives to build a productive life. This has devastating implications on individuals, families, and communities alike.

Nationwide, nearly 44% of people released from prison end up returning in less than a year. It's a shocking number, but it doesn't have to be this way.

April is Second Chance Month. Here at REFORM, we work every day to give millions of people across the country a real opportunity to return to a community that supports and assists their reentry. If you believe in second chances, please join us today.