Kristen M. Budd and David C. Lane, "Beyond Bars: A Path Forward from 50 Years of Mass Incarceration in the United States" (Policy Press, 2023)
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Solutions for Employer Willingness to Hire Individuals with Criminal Records
This chapter discusses various potential solutions to the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals in finding employment and housing, including the adoption of Fair Chance legislation and the application of Fair Chance standards to state occupational licensing boards. It also explores the idea of including criminal history as a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. Additionally, the chapter discusses the issue of providing education and work programs for incarcerated individuals and highlights the barriers to successful reintegration.
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