OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children

This opportunity provides funding to develop or expand programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities to respond to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviors, future involvement in the juvenile justice system, and recidivism, while supporting responsible parenting that leads to healthy child development, resiliency, and improved interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family, and community members. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Developing or expanding programs in juvenile and adult detention or correctional facilities • Responding to the needs of incarcerated parents and their children • Reducing the likelihood of antisocial behaviors and recidivism • Supporting responsible parenting and healthy child development • Improving interactions among incarcerated parents and their minor children, family, and community members