Since many jobs require background checks and many more job applications ask applicants whether they have ever been convicted of a felony, it can be very difficult (if not impossible) for people released from prison to find “legitimate” jobs. Do you think all people with felonies on their record should have to report them to any prospective employer who asks? Can you come up with an alternative policy that could help give former prisoners a better chance at providing for themselves and their families through legal work?
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Because many professions require background checks and many more job applications question if candidates have ever been convicted of a felony, it can be extremely difficult (if not impossible) for those who have recently been released from jail to get “legal” employment. Do you believe that someone with a felony record should be required to report it to each prospective employer who inquires? Can you come up with an alternate policy that would allow former inmates to better provide for themselves and their family by working in the legal system?
