Connecticut's re-entry welcome centers risk closure or reduced services due to American Rescue Plan funds depletion, with advocates calling for $3M annual funding to prevent high recidivism rates.

Connecticut's re-entry welcome centers, which help over 5,000 ex-prisoners since 2018, face potential closure or reduced services due to the depletion of American Rescue Plan funds. Advocates call for $3 million annual funding from the state, stating that without support, high recidivism rates could continue. The centers provide housing, employment, and healthcare assistance to those reintegrating into society.

March 22, 2024
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