Governor Ron DeSantis Joins Vice President Pence and Ivanka Trump to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform and Re-entry

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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Vice President Mike Pence and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump to discuss criminal justice reform at Jacksonville's Operation New Hope, an organization that provides support and job skills training for people with a history in the criminal justice system and places them in employment that offers a sustainable quality of life. Governor DeSantis, Vice President Pence and Ivanka Trump, who continue to lead initiatives on criminal justice reform and public safety, were joined by community leaders and local residents who have successfully re-entered the community after leaving the criminal justice system thanks to Operation New Hope.

"People make mistakes that should not mark them for life. We need to make sure that those who leave Florida's criminal justice system have a chance to succeed by becoming healthy and productive members of society," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "I was proud to sign into law a budget that includes significant funding for Operation New Hope, supporting the innovative work that the Ready4Work program does here. I greatly appreciate Vice President Pence and Ivanka Trump's great work on this issue and look forward to the continued success of these re-entry programs."

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