Expired
TERM 1
March 31, 2020 · 2,207 days ago
✊ Civil Rights
President Trump signed Proclamation 10309 on March 31, 2020, designating April 2020 as Second Chance Month to recognize efforts to reduce recidivism and support individuals returning from incarceration. The proclamation called attention to criminal justice reform initiatives and second chance employment programs. The proclamation itself created no new programs or funding but designated a month for recognition of existing rehabilitation and reentry efforts.
Expired
TERM 1
March 30, 2018 · 2,939 days ago
✊ Civil Rights
President Trump signed Proclamation 10729 on March 30, 2018, designating April 2018 as Second Chance Month. The proclamation encouraged Americans to recognize the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals with criminal records. It had no direct operational effect on criminal justice policy, sentencing, or clemency powers—it was a symbolic designation calling attention to second chance opportunities.