AG Holder Convenes 3rd Federal Reentry Council Meeting

Attorney General Eric Holder convenes the third meeting of the federal interagency Reentry Council at the Department of Justice and speaks to the purpose and commitment of the Council to reducing recidivism and victimization. "Our joint commitment is to eliminate barriers to successful reentry by improving employment, housing, treatment and education opportunities for individuals who have been incarcerated so they can support themselves and their families and contribute to their communities."

Attorney General Eric Holder speaks with the 20 agency representatives that attended the convening of the third federal interagency Reentry Council.

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius participates in the third federal interagency Reentry Council meeting.

Department of Labor Secretary Hilda Solis attends the federal interagency Reentry Council where she speaks to Labor Department's dedication to reducing recidivism. "The Department of Labor is committed to ensuring that all Americans have access to the help they need in getting the necessary skills to move forward along a sustainable career pathway."

Deputy Administrator of the US Small Business Administration Marie Johns engages in the meeting. The Small Business Administration recently joined the Reentry Council as the 20th agency, providing new linkages to small business networks, entrepreneurship