RALEIGH, N.C. — Advocates for people with criminal records are calling for changes to state laws they say make it nearly impossible for former convicts to become productive members of society once they’ve finished their sentences. In the weeks leading up to crossover, state lawmakers moved a series of bills that would make small changes […]
"Ban the Box" campaign gains momentum in Washington
This story was written by Josh Gerstein and appeared on politico.com on March 25, 2015 Obama urged to ease hiring of ex-prisoners A group of criminal justice reformers, including some who served prison time, are headed to the White House Wednesday to press President Barack Obama to do more to help those who’ve been convicted […]