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http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp01q524jr90m| Title: | Barred from working: A nationwide study of occupational licensing barriers for ex-offenders |
| Contributors: | Sibilla, Nick |
| Keywords: | Ex-convicts—Rehabilitation—United States Criminals—Rehabilitation—United States Ex-convicts—Legal status, laws, etc—United States Discrimination in employment—United States |
| Issue Date: | Aug-2020 |
| Publisher: | Institute for Justice |
| Place of Publication: | Arlington, Va. |
| Description: | Earning an honest living is one of the best ways to prevent re-offending. But strict occupational licensing requirements make it harder for ex-offenders to find work, thwarting their chances of successful reentry. Along with other “collateral consequences,” like losing the right to vote or the ability to receive government assistance, ex-offenders can be denied a license to work simply because of their criminal record. This report provides the most up-to-date account of occupational licensing barriers for ex-offenders. Using 10 distinct criteria, this report grades all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their legal protections for licensing applicants with criminal records. This report finds that licensing restrictions vary dramatically, with multiple states lacking even the most basic protections for ex-offenders seeking a license to work. |
| URI: | http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp01q524jr90m |
| Related resource: | https://ij.org/report/barred-from-working/ |
| Appears in Collections: | Monographic reports and papers (Publicly Accessible) |
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| Barred-from-Working-August-2020-Update.pdf | 5.01 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Download |
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