Youngkin issues executive order aimed at reducing recidivism

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order creating a new initiative aimed at reducing recidivism rates statewide. The Stand Tall – Stay Strong – Succeed Together Initiative (Stand Tall Initiative) is designed to provide support and resources for successful reintegration into society. The initiative builds on the work of the governor’s reentry task force, which was established in April 2023 and has led to more than 3,000 more returning Virginians having gained employment and more than 7,000 more having gained health insurance. The Stand Tall Initiative aims to contribute to reentry success by assisting with employment, benefit enrollment, reentry...

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