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Beware of “Ban the Box”

06 Thursday Feb 2014

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

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Beware of “Ban the Box”

2009 City of Hartford, passed “Ban the Box” ordinance

November 26, 2013 Kennard Ray’s appointment was made public by  Mayor Segarra

November 27, 2013 Ray withdrew from the job.

“Ray had not disclosed his criminal convictions.” Mayor Segarra

Ray said, he wasn’t given the opportunity to disclose his background until after the appointment because of a city policy that keeps the disclosure of criminal records out of the initial recruitment states.

Ray’s Criminal History includes

  • 1997 conviction for the sale of narcotics,
  • 1998 conviction for possession of narcotics,
  • 1998 conviction for carrying a pistol without a permit and
  • 2004 conviction for criminal possession of a gun.

Auditors probe city background check

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“Removing the Barrier” to employment at the expense of the ex-offender

06 Thursday Feb 2014

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

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“Employers have every right to ask about conviction status during the interview process, and can deny anyone a position based on “moral turpitude” – which could include everything from drug dealing, to sex offenses, to other violent crimes.”  from the Drug Policy Alliance of NM
After an ex-offender prepares for an interview, spends money to travel to the interview, survives the stress of explaining face-to-face their past criminal record, only to be denied employment…..“removing the barrier” to employment at the expense of the ex-offender and employer
 

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Ban the Box – ‘feel good’ legislation

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 – Ex-convict job seekers no longer required to disclose criminal past

J. Doug GillStrange News Examiner

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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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