Scott Tours Newport News City Jail to Discuss Re-Entry Initiatives & SAFE Justice Act
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Today, Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott announced that he will be given a tour of the Newport News City Jail by Sheriff G. Morgan on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm. The Newport News jail tour will highlight the need for improvements and investments into the facility which currently provides assistance to inmates with substance abuse and mental health issues.
Newport News City Jail
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
2501 Washington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
There is a growing awareness surrounding the over-incarceration problem and the need for investments in re-entry programs. In June, Rep. Bobby Scott and Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) introduced the bipartisan SAFE Justice Act. If passed, the SAFE Justice Act would provide funding for programs like re-entry initiatives that build partnerships with local agencies to find housing and employment opportunities for recently released offenders. This bill would lower the risk for recidivism while improving public safety and saving money.
This tour is open to the media. Any media interested in attending should contact Congressman Scott's Newport News District Office at (757) 380-1000 for additional information.
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