The Second Chance Act of 2008 was put in place to:
A)Give convicted offenders an alternative to prison after conviction.
B)Give judges the discretion to find a defendant not guilty if the case warranted it.
C)Reduce the number of parolees being returned to prison for technical violations.
D)Reduce the number of prisoners being paroled.

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The Second Chance Act of 2008 was specifically designed to reduce the number of parolees being returned to prison for technical violations. It provides funding for reentry programs and services to address the underlying issues that lead to recidivism, such as substance abuse and mental health treatment, job training, and housing assistance. The act does not provide an alternative to prison after conviction or give judges the discretion to find a defendant not guilty. It is intended to support successful reentry for individuals who are already in the criminal justice system.

The Second Chance Act of 2008 Was Put in Place