The First Step Act: Frequently Asked Questions
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Background The goal of the First Step Act, commonly known as the Prison Reform Bill, is to improve public safety by reducing the high recidivism rates that currently exist in America. This would be accomplished by implementing rehabilitation programs specifically designed to lower the chances that a federal inmate will reoffend when released from prison. Evidence shows that many offenders who use these programs, many of which are conducted by...