Summit focuses on jobs for ex-inmates

http://csgjusticecenter.org/nrrc/media-clips/summit-focuses-on-jobs-for-ex-inmates/?utm_source=CSG+Justice+Center+Primary+List&utm_campaign=e8baf8a6ef-9_5_13_NRRC_Newsletter9_5_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db9d88bcfb-e8baf8a6ef-42280953
 

RISE Program Helps the Formerly Incarcerated Find Jobs

http://csgjusticecenter.org/nrrc/media-clips/program-helped-ex-con-find-a-job/?utm_source=CSG+Justice+Center+Primary+List&utm_campaign=e8baf8a6ef-9_5_13_NRRC_Newsletter9_5_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db9d88bcfb-e8baf8a6ef-42280953
 

EEOC Challenges Three Companies for Inappropriate Use of Criminal Records in Employment Decisions

Excellent article noting a few "offenders" who violated EEOC guidelines about hiring people with criminal backgrounds.  Shame on BMW, Dollar General, and JB Hunt Transport!

http://csgjusticecenter.org/nrrc/federal-interagency-reentry-council/posts/eeoc-challenges-three-companies-for-inappropriate-use-of-criminal-records-in-employment-decisions/?utm_source=CSG+Justice+Center+Primary+List&utm_campaign=e8baf8a6ef-9_5_13_NRRC_Newsletter9_5_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_db9d88bcfb-e8baf8a6ef-42280953
 

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Wall Street Journal Discusses Background Checks

Interesting article on the use of background checks and the need to eliminate "the box" from job applications. 

I really appreciate his closing comment:  What we need to do is take a closer look at how we use the word "criminal" and what it really means. Otherwise millions of qualified Americans will be disqualified before they even apply.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323324904579040971327102370.html?ru=yahoo?mod=yahoo_itp