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Second Chance Day
on the Hill
The date is February 13, 2008. For more
information visit the Second Chance Day Page: Second Chance Day Page
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The
Project:
www.employexoffenders.org is an independent
unaffiliated project created by Sarah Walker
(academic/advocate). The goals of the project are to make visible the often
invisible discriminatory practices of denying employment to individuals
with criminal records, to reduce the class and race based stigma of
criminality and to challenge the popular media discourse that demonizes
individuals with criminal records and individuals making the transition
from prison to civil society. This project aims to challenge the belief
that employing individuals with criminal records is a public safety risk.
Current academic research provides evidence that strongly suggests that
employing individuals with criminal records will reduce crime by reducing
incidence of recidivism. Furthermore, research increasingly provides
evidence that arrest records and misdemeanors exclude otherwise qualified
individuals from employment.
Join
the Cause:
This
is a grassroots effort. We encourage your participation. Help reduce the
stigma of a criminal record and send us a photo and become part of the ever
growing line-up. All personal information will be kept confidential. In
addition to sending photos feel free to send quotes or first hand comments
to: information@employexeffenders.org
Resources:
If
you are an individual with a criminal record and/or know someone with a
criminal record who is facing employment barriers and are looking for
resources we recommend the following websites for information on resources
and research www.hirenetwork.org
& www.prisonactivist.org
SECOND CHANCE DAY:
Second Chance Day
on the Hill
Plans are set for a MN
"Second Chance Day on the Hill", an opportunity to lobby
legislators and advocate for ex-offenders. The date is February 13, 2008. Buses for those who need transportation will be leaving from the Minneapolis Urban League in North Minneapolis, 2100 Plymouth Avenue North; and Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis, 310 East 38th Street. Buses Depart at 10:00am and Return at 1:15pm. For more
information visit the Second Chance Day Page: Second Chance Day Page
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