Government agencies creating barriers for people with criminal backgrounds
It is already difficult to return to society after incarceration. However, additional barriers are set for people who have already paid...
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Harley Blakeman
- Sep 15, 2023
- 3 min
"No matter what, you're hiring all different types of people" - Billey
With the help of Honest Jobs, Billey now has the chance to support himself and work towards his ultimate career goal of becoming an...
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Harley Blakeman
- Sep 6, 2023
- 1 min
Barriers to employment prevent formerly incarcerated people from supporting their families
Molly Ingram’s article in WSHU highlights findings from a report made by an advocacy group, called Connecticut Voices for Children. The...
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Harley Blakeman
- Aug 23, 2023
- 1 min
Honest Jobs with Aventiv Technologies aim to eliminate the digital divide for incarcerated people
Aventiv Technologies is partnering with justice-impacted entrepreneurs to launch Justice Sandbox. Justice Sandbox aims to help...
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Harley Blakeman
- Aug 9, 2023
- 1 min
Considering people with backgrounds, the risk of negligent hiring is a lot lower than many believe
The “Second Chance Employment: Addressing Concerns About Negligent Hiring Liability” report found that the risk of negligent hiring is...
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Harley Blakeman
- Aug 3, 2023
- 1 min
Housing: Win-win for returning citizens and CA homeowners
The Homecoming Project was created by Impact Justice, a nonprofit organization in California. The project addresses the challenges that...
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Harley Blakeman
- Aug 1, 2023
- 2 min
"I'm very hopeful for my future.” - Donna
Donna is thrilled that there are still companies out there who will listen to her story and recognize that she is a valuable person with...
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Harley Blakeman
- Jul 27, 2023
- 1 min
Why's the cannabis industry so White?
Recreational cannabis was legalized in Colorado in 2012, and the state continues to be a model of how legalization can generate sizable...
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Harley Blakeman
- Jul 18, 2023
- 1 min
How hard it is to reenter society after incarceration? Very.
A reentry simulation by the U.S. Department of Justice aims to help participants understand challenges people face after being released...
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Harley Blakeman
- Jul 11, 2023
- 1 min
There's a need for more reentry support for women
Tonie Willis is the Founder and Executive Director of Ardella’s House, a residential facility for formerly incarcerated women. Their goal...
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Harley Blakeman
- Jul 5, 2023
- 1 min
RECTIFY Inc., a trauma-informed peer support reentry organization
Desmond Haneef was arrested when he was 19 and got out at the age of 39. Since being released in May 2022, he decided to help people like...
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Harley Blakeman
- Jun 27, 2023
- 1 min
The criminalized origins of Pride
Many people are generally familiar with the origins of Pride Month, celebrated in June each year. This includes the Stonewall Inn, a gay...
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Harley Blakeman
- Jun 22, 2023
- 3 min
"I've been like a commercial for Honest Jobs" - David
Some employers take advantage of people who have a criminal record, knowing that they face barriers to employment elsewhere. David...
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Harley Blakeman
- Jun 15, 2023
- 3 min
"Our records don't speak for us" - Jasmin
Jasmin had difficulties finding a job where they prioritized her qualifications and experience, rather than her criminal record. However,...
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Harley Blakeman
- Jun 13, 2023
- 2 min
HOME/FREE narrated by John Legend shines a light on reentry challenges
John Legend has seen the challenges of reentering society after incarceration. He's not alone. 113 million American adults have a family...
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Harley Blakeman
- Jun 12, 2023
- 3 min
"Thank you, Honest Jobs." - successful job seeker
Andrew discovered Honest Jobs while he was still incarcerated, using our app on a ViaPath tablet (press release about that partnership)....
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Harley Blakeman
- Jun 6, 2023
- 1 min
"How Fines & Fees Keep the Formerly Incarcerated Indebted" via NowThis News
Millions of Americans who have criminal records owe money to the criminal legal system in fines and fees such as for being arrested,...
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Harley Blakeman
- May 25, 2023
- 3 min
"Honest Jobs is amazing." - Cordel
Cordel submitted over a 100 applications without success. His criminal background made it nearly impossible to land jobs that he was...
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Harley Blakeman
- May 22, 2023
- 1 min
"Women in the justice system have different needs and challenges than men"
April Foster is the Executive Director of the Keyway Center for Diversion and Reentry and helps formerly incarcerated women with...
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Harley Blakeman
- May 16, 2023
- 1 min
People can build job skills while incarcerated, yet still face barriers
For people who have done prison time, it can be quite challenging to find employment after being released. Many of them get turned down...
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