First Step Act of 2018

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf legislation
gptkbp:aimsTo public safety
recidivism rates
successful reentry
rehabilitation opportunities
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Second_Chance_Act
gptkb:Sentencing_Reform_Act
gptkbp:criticism some law enforcement groups
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:encourages mentorship programs
job training programs
substance abuse treatment
gptkbp:focusesOn prison reform
sentencing reform
gptkbp:hasImpactOn state-level reforms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label First Step Act of 2018
gptkbp:impact non-violent offenders
federal prisoners
low-level offenders
gptkbp:includesProvisionsFor prison conditions
mental health treatment
family reunification
compassionate release
female prisoners
juvenile justice reform
gptkbp:influencedBy advocacy groups
criminal justice reform movements
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor not addressing all criminal justice issues
potentially reducing sentences too much
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy research organizations
policy analysts
criminal justice experts
gptkbp:isLocatedIn gptkb:Department_of_Justice
gptkb:Federal_Bureau_of_Prisons
gptkbp:isMonitoredBy gptkb:Department_of_Justice
gptkb:Congress
civil society organizations
gptkbp:isPartOf broader criminal justice reform efforts
gptkbp:isRelatedTo Fair_Sentencing_Act
First_Step_Act_of_2020
Second_Chance_Act_of_2007
gptkbp:isSupportedBy civil rights organizations
faith-based organizations
gptkbp:provides reentry programs
increased good time credits
reduction of sentences for certain offenses
expungement of certain criminal records
reduction of mandatory minimum sentences
gptkbp:purpose reform criminal justice system
gptkbp:requires data collection on recidivism
reporting on prison conditions
gptkbp:signature gptkb:Donald_Trump
gptkbp:supportedBy bipartisan coalition
gptkbp:yearEstablished December 21, 2018