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Second-Chance Hiring for People with Incarceration Histories

Second-Chance Hiring for People with Incarceration Histories

Update: 2025-09-18
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Over 70 million Americans have incarceration records that make finding work after serving time extremely difficult. In today’s tight labor market, overlooking this vital talent pool could be a costly mistake.  


Judge Songhai Armstead (Ret.) — now director of the Los Angeles County Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department — explains how HR teams can embrace second-chance hiring for these individuals. Learn how to recognize the skills justice-involved candidates bring, navigate fair and comprehensive background checks, and reimagine recruitment and retention practices to match these often-neglected workers to the right roles at your organization. 


 

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Second-Chance Hiring for People with Incarceration Histories

Second-Chance Hiring for People with Incarceration Histories

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