Each April, Second Chance Month highlights the idea that people can rebuild their lives after prison. The focus is on responsibility, growth and the possibility of moving forward after a sentence has been completed. However, that message also raises a difficult question about public safety.

LA programs light the path to reintegration during Second Chance Month.

The role of visitation in correctional settings is more than simply offering incarcerated people the chance to see loved ones — it plays a vital part in rehabilitation, maintaining social ties and preparing for successful reentry into society.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has begun offering various degree programs across multiple institutions, but the options lack the modern variety needed for reentry into the public sector.