BreakThePrisonCycle.com
BreakThePrisonCycle.com
Welcome to BreakThePrisonCycle.com
About this site:
My name is CJ and I’m the web-author for this site. I’m also an ex-offender. The motivation behind this site is simple: The felony conviction question on job applications is a blatant form of discrimination; it does little to protect anyone, and (in my opinion) is the leading cause of recidivism. I know firsthand of the lack of career opportunities for anyone with a felony conviction and I know how hopeless it can be. I also know that breaking through this barrier is within anyone’s reach (regardless of criminal history).
After years of being rejected by so-called “equal opportunity employers” - the answer became crystal clear: Self-employed was where I needed to be. No interview, no background check, and no boss - sounds great! Not necessarily an easy task but if no one is going to cut me a break - I have no choice but to create my own opportunities.
The Solution:
Fight the discrimination until the felony conviction question is eliminated, and focus my energy on furthering my education and working towards full-time self-employment.
If you're new to this site please start by signing the "Restoration of Rights" petition. The felony conviction question is destructive, unconstitutional, and must be fought. Join the fight! >>
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CA, and in Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven CT. On May 11, 2009 Minnesota became the first to remove the question at the state-level.
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The felony conviction question is by far the biggest obstacle that ex-offenders face when seeking employment. It's like being re-sentenced every time you fill out a job application, even long after your debt to society has been paid in full. It can seem like a losing proposition but things are beginning to change.
Ban-the-Box
In effort to give ex-offenders a fair chance at gainful employment, city and state officials have been removing the felony conviction question from their employment applications. This policy also applies to any private company that does business through government contracts.
The felony conviction question has already been removed in Austin and Travis County TX, Boston MA, Chicago IL, Seattle WA, Memphis TN, San Fransisco
CA, and in Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven CT. On May 11, 2009 Minnesota became the first to remove the question at the state-level.
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