Ban the box
Getting Busted for Drugs in College Changed My Life Forever
When I stood in front of a judge and accepted a plea deal, I did not understand that I was, in effect, branding myself with a lifetime sentence.
Students Are Fighting to Force Colleges to Stop Asking About Criminal Records
Since 2006, people applying to schools across America have been asked about their criminal history. But there's no actual evidence showing that makes any sense.
Why Is Getting a Job After Prison Still Such a Nightmare for Ex-Cons?
Being honest about your criminal record can get you disqualified from the job before you even do the interview. I know, because it happened to me.
Colleges Should Stop Asking Prospective Students About Their Criminal Records
Past mistakes shouldn't make it impossible to pursue an education.
'Previous Convictions' Questions on Job Applications Condemn People to a Different Kind of Prison
Forcing the formerly incarcerated to answer that question when applying for jobs — or for apartments, student loans, and many other things — amounts to structural discrimination.
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