Why Second Chance

Second Chance or Alternatives to Incarceration can involve community supervision that include probation, home confinement with electronic monitoring, community service, and diversion programs. 

These options allow individuals to remain in their community while adhering to court-ordered conditions, such as regular check-ins with a probation officer, drug testing, or mandatory counseling

 Compassionate release is the early release of an incarcerated individual due to "extraordinary and compelling" circumstances, most commonly a terminal illness, serious medical condition, or advanced age. To be considered, inmates must meet specific criteria, such as a life expectancy of less than 18 months or significant deterioration in health, and often have their requests reviewed by a warden and medical teams.  

 A diversion program is an alternative to a traditional criminal prosecution that allows eligible individuals to avoid a criminal conviction by completing a program, often involving rehabilitation, education, or counseling. These programs are typically offered for first-time, non-violent offenses and aim to address the underlying issues that led to the criminal behavior. Successfully completing the program results in the dismissal of criminal charges.