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Reentry Meeting

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Attorney General Eric Holder today convened the second meeting of the federal interagency Reentry Council to address ways to ensure those returning from prison become productive, law-abiding citizens.

Press Release: Attorney General Holder Convenes Federal Reentry Council

The Attorney General convened the second meeting of the federal interagency Reentry Council on September 27, 2011 to address ways to ensure those returning from prison become productive, law-abiding citizens
The federal Reentry Council meeting was attended by Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, as well as other agency representatives
Laurie O. Robinson, Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Justice Programs speaks with Melody Barnes, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
Deputy Attorney General James Cole and Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, during the meeting.
Deputy Attorney General James Cole and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis along with Shawn Donovan, Housing and Urban Development Secretary, look over the meeting details
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, sits alongside Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs Laurie O. Robinson
Attorney General Holder joins agency representatives committed to helping those who are formerly incarcirated rejoin their community
Deputy Attorney General James Cole and Secretary Hilda Solis listen during the meeting led by Attorney General Holder.
Among the topics discussed were $83 million in Fiscal Year 2011 funding the Department of Justice will award for Second Chance Act grants and other reentry programs
The Reentry Council materials
Updated May 31, 2017