The act was the culmination of a bi-partisan effort to improve criminal justice outcomes, as well as to reduce the size of the federal prison population while also creating mechanisms to maintain public …

The First Step Act is significant legislation that affects BOP inmates and their families. This page provides an overview of how the Act affects reductions in recidivism, incentives for success, …

Under the First Step Act (FSA), an inmate is ineligible to receive time credits if they are serving a sentence for a conviction under certain provisions of law.

This Report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the Department of Justice and the Attorney General in carrying out the First Step Act in the period since the last Annual Report was …

This report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the US Department of Justice and the National Institute of Justice in carrying out the mandates required under the First Step Act.

This initiative supports Section 3631 of Title I of the First Step Act (FSA) of 2018 and furthers the mission of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) by supporting research to reduce crime and protect …

Dec 21, 2020 · A summary and assessment of the types and effectiveness of the evidence-based recidivism reduction programs and productive activities in prisons operated by the Bureau of Prisons.

PROGRAM DELIVERY To ensure program fidelity and proper credit, the Mental Health Step Down program must be delivered by Psychology Services staff.

- What is the First Step Act? The First Step Act (FSA) is a law, signed on December 21, 2018, with provisions that impact Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmates and their families.

The First Step Act (FSA or the Act), passed into law in December 2018, was heralded as the culmination of a bipartisan effort to improve criminal justice outcomes, and to reduce the size of the federal …