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Posted by: KHTS Articles in News Articles May 11, 2021 - 10:55 am
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One of the hardest parts of release for felons is to encounter jobs that will allow them to enter society. Many employers make a criminal record check mandatory, and as criminal charges and convictions are public records, it is incredibly easy for prospective employers to deny employment due to an individual’s criminal record.
There are many speed bumps that felons can encounter, employment, relationships, living arrangements, and transportation to name a few. While many people label felons as dangerous, many have served their sentence and are ready to become productive members of society, outside of the penitentiary.