Item:
Title
Proclamation - Second Chance Month (5min)
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: April 14, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim the month of April 2025 as Second Chance Month in Durham County. Second Chance Month is dedicated to recognizing the collateral consequences of a criminal record and advancing efforts that promote fairness and access to opportunities for people who have been directly impacted by the criminal legal system.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal - Safe and Resilient Community
Resource Persons: Robin Heath, Assistant Director, Justice Services Department and Ontario Joyner, Local Reentry Council Coordinator, Justice Services Department
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaim April 2025 as Second Chance Month in Durham County.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________