; Whereas an individual with a criminal record also faces collateral consequences in securing a place to live; Whereas an individual with a criminal record is often barred from seeking access to public housing; Whereas collateral consequences prevent millions of individuals in the United States from contributing fully to their families and communities; Whereas collateral consequences can contribute to recidivism, which increases crime and victimization and decreases public safety; Whereas the inability to find gainful employment and other collateral consequences of conviction inhibit the economic mobility of an individual with a criminal record, which can negatively impact the well-being of the children and families of the individual for generations; Whereas the bipartisan First Step Act was signed into law on December 21, 2018, to increase opportunities for people incarcerated in Federal prison to participate in meaningful recidivism reduction programs and prepare for their second chances; Whereas the Second Chance Act of 2008, which has provided reentry services to over 164,000 people in 49 States and the District of Columbia since its passage, was reauthorized through the First Step Act of 2018; Whereas the anniversary of the death of Charles Colson, who used his second chance following his incarceration for a Watergate-related crime to found Prison Fellowship, the Nation’s largest outreach to prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, falls on April 21; and Whereas the designation of April as Second Chance Month can contribute to increased public awareness about the impact of collateral consequences, the need for closure for those who have paid their debt, and opportunities for individuals, employers, congregations, and communities to extend second chances: Now, therefore, be it