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A number of studies have looked at what’s called the “second chance gap” in various states. That term refers to the difference between the number of people eligible to have their convictions expunged or vacated and those who actually have done it. In a study published...
A felony conviction can be like a yoke, weighing you down long after you have served your sentence. It can limit your employment opportunities, make it difficult to secure housing and even affect some of your civil rights. Fortunately, all hope is not lost. The law in...
Most people know that the President of the United States has the power to issue pardons – and people regularly appeal to whoever is in office for post-conviction relief. However, there’s a lot of confusion about how presidential pardons actually work. Here are some...
For a long time, people have realized the significance of having a job and how it can help reduce criminal behavior. But, most employers are reluctant to hire people who have been convicted of a crime, even though they have paid their debt to society. Washington's...
The record of someone's criminal conviction may affect their life for many years to come. Employers, educational institutions and even landlords perform criminal background checks before deciding if they want to hire, rent to or enroll an individual applicant. The...
When looking at job descriptions and requirements, you may see the word “bondable” – as in “you must be bondable” for this job. Just what does that mean, and does a criminal record make you “unbondable?” Jobs that require bonding are generally those in which employees...
SB 6164, which went into effect in June 2020, gives new hope to those serving long prison sentences in the state of Washington. Among other things, it gives prosecutors the ability to seek resentencing when someone’s original sentence no longer seems just. This is...
Two of the most crucial things for formerly incarcerated people to have once they get out are a place to live and a job. While getting a job can be a challenge, businesses, public entities and non-profit organizations offer a variety of programs that can help. Finding...
A criminal record can affect your life significantly by limiting your employment opportunities. This can prevent you from accessing career growth chances. Anyone can make bad choices, and unfortunately, yours affected your record. However, if you have paid your dues,...
One of the biggest challenges for most people when they get out of prison is getting a job that will let them support themselves and their families. Even though Washington has a “ban the box” law that prohibits most employers from asking applicants about their...