Guide

Giving Job-Seekers with Criminal Records a Second Chance

September 2025

This guide explores how fair-chance employment can open doors for job seekers with criminal records while helping companies build stronger, more inclusive workforces. It highlights state legislation, in-prison education and reentry programs, and case studies from leading employers that have adopted second-chance hiring practices. With practical strategies for recruitment, retention, and support, this resource shows how second-chance employment can reduce turnover, expand the talent pool, and advance equity in the workplace.

Giving Job-Seekers with Criminal Records a Second Chance Best Practices for Hiring and Supporting Returning Citizens

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