42 USC 13881: Purpose
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42 USC 13881: Purpose Text contains those laws in effect on January 7, 2011
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENTSUBCHAPTER II-CRIME PREVENTIONPart I-Family Unity Demonstration Project
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§13881. Purpose

The purpose of this part is to evaluate the effectiveness of certain demonstration projects in helping to-

(1) alleviate the harm to children and primary caretaker parents caused by separation due to the incarceration of the parents;

(2) reduce recidivism rates of prisoners by encouraging strong and supportive family relationships; and

(3) explore the cost effectiveness of community correctional facilities.

( Pub. L. 103–322, title III, §31902, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1892 .)

Short Title

For short title of this part as the "Family Unity Demonstration Project Act", see section 31901 of Pub. L. 103–322, set out as a note under section 13701 of this title.