From CSG Justice Center:
Introduction
The negative effects of a conviction rarely end when a person has
completed their criminal sentence. A complex web of local, state, and
federal statutes and regulations—known as collateral consequences of
conviction—can make it all but impossible for some people with criminal
records to truly rebuild their lives. While these consequences can affect
everything from housing to public benefit eligibility, no area is more
impacted than the ability to find and retain meaningful employment. Some
of these barriers to work may be responsive to legitimate public safety
concerns, but many others pose unnecessary barriers to employment
opportunities that are critical in reducing recidivism and supporting the
long-term success of people in the justice system.
In this report, The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center
presents a national overview of the scope, features, and operation of the
employment-related collateral consequences imposed by state and federal
law. The data were gathered from the National Inventory of Collateral
Consequences of Conviction (NICCC), a searchable online database that
catalogs these provisions across the country. This analysis also provides
a blueprint for policymakers seeking to mitigate the impact of these
increasingly significant barriers to work. Read the full report here.
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