#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut General Assembly for giving bipartisan, final approval today in favor of the “Second Chance Society” legislation he introduced that is designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s dropping crime rate, which is currently at a 48-year low, as well as ensuring nonviolent offenders are being reintegrated into society and become productive members of Connecticut’s economy. “We can truly be tough on crime by being smarter on crime, and that’s why we’re focusing on initiatives that work. The cycle our system currently encourages – one of permanent punishment – hurts too many families and communities,” Governor Malloy said. “When we should have been focusing on permanent…
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