Supporting Fair Chance Jobs Month: Removing employment barriers for returning citizens.
The US Senate supports designating April as "Fair Chance Jobs Month" to highlight employment challenges faced by nearly 80 million Americans with conviction records. The resolution calls for dismantling structural barriers, such as restrictive licensing laws, that prevent stable employment and contribute to high recidivism rates. The goal is to connect returning citizens with quality jobs, housing, and healthcare, fostering safer communities.
Key points
Encourages the expansion of workforce development and apprenticeship programs for individuals impacted by incarceration.
Calls for the removal of thousands of laws and licensing restrictions that block job access for those who have served their time.
Promotes collaboration between employers, government, and unions to publicize job opportunities and reduce recidivism.
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