Melissa DickersonJan 28, 20211 minIllinois Legislation Protects People with Criminal Convictions from Employer DiscriminationEarlier this month, Senate Bill 1480, part of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ package of legislation to root out systemic racism,...
Melissa DickersonJan 26, 20211 minSecond Chance Hiring Highlight: Midtown Laundry in Holly Hill, Florida Midtown Laundry in Holly Hill, FL, offers quality residential and commercial laundry services and is committed to employing formerly...
Melissa DickersonJan 21, 20211 minMyth: Hiring People with Criminal Records Increases RiskFACT: No studies support the idea that formerly incarcerated individuals pose a greater security risk. Further, organizations in New York...
Melissa DickersonJan 21, 20212 minTrump Pardons Woman who Helped Make Education More Accessible for People with Criminal PastsDonald Trump pardoned New Orleans criminal justice advocate Syrita Steib as one of his last acts in office Wednesday. The pardon,...