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The Ban the Box movement Ban the Box was started in 2004 by a civil-rights group for the formerly incarcerated called All of Us...
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The Ban the Box movement Ban the Box was started in 2004 by a civil-rights group for the formerly incarcerated called All of Us...
There are quite a few barriers for ex-offenders looking for employment, which increase the risk for reoffending and impact recidivism rates. What keeps ex-offenders...
Denying employment to job applicants with criminal backgrounds can be considered illegal discrimination if employers do not consider laws and guidelines, both state and...
Colleges regularly ask for criminal history on applications, and many will deny admission to those who have one, because in many cases, ex-offenders are...
Housing is obviously a need for ex-offenders the same way it’s a need for the majority of people in order to function. But many...
There are so many barriers for people with criminal records searching for employment, and many of them are stigmas that are difficult to measure....
Background checks are devastating employment chances for people with criminal histories, and there are lot of issues with background checks that employers should consider...
Unemployment and low income are significant drivers for mass incarceration, and since incarceration creates more barriers to employment after release, lack of employment continues...
Prison education programs have seen significant budget cuts in recent years. This is despite clear evidence that illiteracy and education deficiencies are driving forces...
Prison educational programs are extremely beneficial for inmates in myriad ways, from bolstering their communication skills to making them more hirable. Down the line,...