In the free world, anyone looking for a job these days should have an easy time finding one. The U.S. economy seems in decent shape and economic … [Read more...]
Princeton students support ex-cons getting higher education
“Formerly incarcerated applicants are among the most vulnerable, and we should treat them with respect, if not admiration” Princeton University has … [Read more...]
Reintegraciόn y trabajo dificil para Ex-Convictos
Ex convictos continúan siendo estigmatizados por su historial criminal, en particular al intentar buscar un trabajo legítimo. Sin embargo, los … [Read more...]
Several new policies to help hire formerly incarcerated
In spite of the negative stigma of a felony conviction, new policies developed by local, state and federal officials will encourage employers to hire … [Read more...]
Parolees’ hard transition from stigmatized past
Convicted felons continue to be stigmatized by their criminal past, particularly when they search for legitimate work. But employers are facing a … [Read more...]
Study reveals how ‘Ban the Box’ can do more harm than good
“‘Ban the Box’ Does More Harm than Good,” an op-ed by Jennifer L. Doleac and published by the Brookings Institution, says that the policy that’s … [Read more...]
‘Ban the Box’ Might Have Unintended Consequences
A recent study shows two-thirds of former inmates are rearrested and re-convicted within three years of their release from prison, reports Kate Irby … [Read more...]
Ban the Box Underway Across The Country
The “Ban the Box” movement is gaining support across the country, boosting the chance of people with criminal records to get jobs, a report … [Read more...]
‘Ban the Box’ Movement Gains National Traction
Efforts are underway to help former prisoners find jobs. The focus is to “ban the box” on job applications that would disclose any criminal … [Read more...]
Richmond City Passes New ‘Ban-the-Box’ Law, 6 to 1
A law prohibiting employers from asking job applicants to disclose their criminal background during any point in the hiring process was passed, 6-1, … [Read more...]