Donald Trump designates April ''Second Chance Month''
A presidential proclamation issued on Friday stated that during the month of April, the US will emphasise the need "to provide opportunities for people with criminal records to earn an honest second chance", reports CNN. "Affording those who have been held accountable for their crimes an opportunity to become contributing members of society is a critical element of criminal justice that can reduce our crime rates and prison populations, decrease burdens to the American taxpayer, and make America safer," Trump said in his proclamation
Donald Trump has urged the implementation of "evidence-based programmes" in prison systems at the federal, state and local level that focus on job training, mentoring and treatment for drug and mental health issues.Image source: PTI