I can definitely say that now is a very weird time for the economy and job seekers in America. It’s even weirder if you’re justice-impacted and trying to find a job.
Which we have reams and reams of data on; it’s harder to find a job when you’ve been convicted of a crime, especially if you’ve been convicted of a felony. However, now is an important time to remind people that when people have done their time, punishment should be over. There should not be a second sentence or a lifetime scarlet letter on someone.
According to the Congressional Research Service, 95% of people who are sent to prison WILL reenter their communities.
It is in the best interest of our communities to create pathways to success.
Which is why I signed the Jobs for The Future #NoDeadEnds pledge.
About The #NoDeadEnds Pledge
JFF provides powerful rationale behind the brand new pledge:
“For too long, issues that affect people’s everyday lives—like the quality of education and the conditions at workplaces—are rarely mentioned in political debates and are neglected during election campaigns amidst “buzzy” political headlines. We’re flipping the script by advocating that all candidates running for national, state, and local office make workforce and education policies a top campaign priority.
With your help, we can bring attention to the kitchen table issues that voters actually care about and achieve much-needed policy change so that all people have the boundless opportunities for economic advancement that they deserve.”
Want to Take the Pledge?
The more the merrier! Join us by taking the pledge here.
Only when we talk about the barriers, can we finally develop solutions to overcome.
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