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First and Fourteenth Amendments

10 Monday Feb 2014

Posted by Tammy Cohen in Background checks, Criminal Records, Legislators

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RICHMOND NEWSPAPERS, INC. v. VIRGINIA, 448 U.S. 555 (1980)

    MR. CHIEF JUSTICE BURGER, joined by MR. JUSTICE WHITE and MR. JUSTICE STEVENS, concluded that the right of the public and press to attend criminal trials is guaranteed under the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Absent an overriding interest articulated in findings, the trial of a criminal case must be open to the public. Gannett Co. v. DePasquale,

443 U.S. 368 

      , distinguished. Pp. 563-581.

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NY Times explains the problem with non-CRA commercial criminal databases

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NY Times article on how criminal databases not Background Check CRA’s are obtaining and using data for criminal searches.  

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/17/us/17expunge.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

 

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Blaming the “Box” for High Recidivism

06 Thursday Feb 2014

Posted by Tammy Cohen in Background checks, Ban-the-Box, Criminal Records, Employability of convicted, Ex-offender in Workplace

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“Ban the Box” proponents blame Employers for recidivism… Lets give ex-offenders access to food stamps and TANF, a decent place to live while they re-enter society.  Eliminate the desperation to survive while they re-enter society.

Are Employment Background Checks to Blame for High Recidivism Rates?  by Mike Mccarty Safe Hiring Solutions

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How to Get Your Needs Heard: Contacting Your State Legislators

02 Sunday Feb 2014

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How to Get Your Needs Heard: Contacting Your State Legislators

The solution to both scenarios: Contact your elected representatives and senators.

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