Recognizes Second Chance Month in New York, highlighting the mental health impacts of incarceration on individuals, families, and communities.

The bill recognizes Second Chance Month in New York, emphasizing the significant mental health impacts of incarceration. It acknowledges the severe psychological effects of incarceration, including increased rates of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. The resolution calls for increased awareness and research to address these harms, aiming to promote successful reintegration and reduce recidivism. It also highlights the broader effects on families and communities, advocating for humane conditions of confinement and expanded access to mental health services.

Recognizes Second Chance Month in New York, highlighting the mental health impacts of incarceration on individuals, families, and communities.

The bill recognizes Second Chance Month in New York, emphasizing the significant mental health impacts of incarceration. It acknowledges the severe psychological effects of incarceration, including increased rates of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. The resolution calls for increased awareness and research to address these harms, aiming to promote successful reintegration and reduce recidivism. It also highlights the broader effects on families and communities, advocating for humane conditions of confinement and expanded access to mental health services.