Unemployment and Recidivism

A recent study by the ACLU found that 75% of formerly incarcerated individuals are still unemployed one year after release. But this isn’t just a problem for people with criminal records: economists have estimated that the gross national product is reduced by as much as $87 billion as a result of excluding previously incarcerated job seekers from the workforce.

Employers also miss out, Employees with a criminal record tend to have higher retention rates, lower turnover and greater loyalty. So whether you’re an HR manager, an entrepreneur looking for employees, or a policy maker trying to reduce recidivism and unemployment, second chance employment is real, actionable solution.

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