Economy Oct 17 How ‘ban the box’ policies unintentionally cause discrimination against these workers A new paper concludes that ban-the-box policies actually reduce work opportunities for young, low-skilled black and Hispanic men with clean records. By Making Sen$e Editor
Politics Nov 02 Touring rehab, Obama calls for 2nd chances after prison NEWARK, N.J. -- President Barack Obama toured a drug rehab and met with former inmates Monday in the rough-and-tumble city of Newark, calling on the nation to ensure those regaining their freedom get a second chance instead of a return… By Josh Lederman and Jill Colvin, Associated Press
Nation Jul 05 Watch 8:21 How even misdemeanor violations can have lasting consequences on job prospects A growing number of states are opting to 'ban the box' that asks about criminal records on job applications. And with evidence that criminal records could be driving people into poverty, a new proposal to seal past offenses is now… By PBS News Hour
Politics Jun 17 Watch 5:06 Are ex-cons being unfairly barred from jobs? ‘Ban the Box’ proponents say yes By PBS News Hour
Dec 25 Watch 6:20 Banning ‘the box’ to give ex-convicts a better chance at finding a job By PBS News Hour Many employers require job applicants to disclose any criminal history, often preventing those with a record from reentering the workforce. But Illinois is one of a number of states working to change this, with a new law prohibiting employers from… Continue watching