What Are the Links Between Employment and Recovery?
There are many anecdotal stories of how people stay on the path of recovery due to employment. And this makes sense: employment provides purpose and a sense of pride that can help many people when recovery gets rough.
Organization Spotlight: Dave’s Killer Bread Foundation
In my research into second-chance employment, I run across the great work these folks do all the time. Dave’s Killer Bread purposely employs people with criminal convictions, and their foundation shows other companies the importance of employing this population. Besides the link to their website, I have also included the link to a great short video that tells their story. Enjoy!
Fair Chance Employment: What it means for you
Washington State and the City of Seattle clearly define protections in housing and employment for those with conviction and arrest records. For most jobs, you don’t have to reveal your criminal history until after an initial screening to “eliminate unqualified applicants.”