Banning the box on college applications, "ensures that every young person has a shot," Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to the President, said.
This is morning, I am pleased to announce some great news from the Virginia General Assembly. Senator Rosalyn Dance (D-District 16, Petersburg) had been pushing to the ‘ban the box’ to give those who have paid their debt to society a fair chance to seek employment without barriers from the past. Senator Dance’s “ban the […]
In his latest push for criminal justice reform, President Barack Obama on Monday will introduce new efforts to rehabilitate the formerly incarcerated, one of which includes banning the checkbox on employment applications that asks if a potential employee has ever been convicted of a crime.
Under the plan, the Department of Education will award up to $8 million in federal grants over three years to help support educational achievement for ex-inmates.
Michigan Senator Gary Peters (D) joined Roland Martin Thursday on NewsOne Now to discuss the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2015. Peters’ bill has already received…
Could the conviction box be excluded from state employment applications? Senator A. Donald McEachin championed SB250 “Ban the Box” a bill that would remove the felony conviction box on state employment applications. Senator McEachin said, ” I am very excited to move forward with this legislation that will give offenders an opportunity to receive an interview, explain their […]
Have you been convicted a felony? Senator A. Donald McEachin introduced the ‘ban the box” SB250, the purpose is to raise awareness about the difficulties facing ex-offenders trying to find employment and current legislation seeking to help them reintegrate successfully into society. The “Ban the Box” bill passed out of the Senate General Laws and Technology […]
Senator Donald McEachin and Delegate Rob Krupicka will host a press conference to discuss their “ban the box” legislation. The bill HB892 if passed by lawmakers would prohibit state agencies from asking about criminal history on employment applications. The “Ban the Box” press conference will be held at the House Briefing Room at the Virginia […]
