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

From the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP):

FY 2019 Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children

Applications Due: April 15, 2019

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