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2. Employment discrimination against persons with criminal ...

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   As of 2008, 6.6 to 7.4 percent, or about one in 15 working-age adults were ex-felons. [4] According to an estimate from 2000, there were over 12 million felons in the United States, representing roughly 8% of the working-age population. [5].In 2016, 6.1 million people were disenfranchised due to convictions, representing 2.47% of voting-age ...

3. Why companies are turning to ex-cons to fill slots for workers

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   New Jersey-based consultant Eric Mayo says a long list of top American companies have proved themselves open to hiring ex-offenders , mostly for service jobs, ranging from minimum-wage employers ...

4. Employment discrimination against persons with criminal ...

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   Employers might be unwilling to hire those with criminal records for many reasons – such as the risk of legal liability if a previous offender harms a customer or coworker, the risk of financial liability if the offender engages in theft, fears of personal violence, and the negative signals that a period of incarceration sends about their ...

5. Felony disenfranchisement in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Felony disenfranchisement creates significant barriers to community reintegration. Beyond the denial of voting rights, ex-felons often face challenges in securing employment, housing, and accessing various state and federal benefits due to their criminal history.

6. The Complete Money Guide for Ex-Offenders - AOL

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   There are also criminal-record specific job boards online, like Jobs for Felons Hub and Jail to Job. But as can be true for almost any job seeker, your network is likely your most important asset ...

7. Out of prison, out of work: Fayetteville felon, activist ...

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   From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12 at Seabrook Recreation Center, Murphy hosts a job fair for attendees to meet second-chance employers and apply for jobs, sign up for free and discounted health ...