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MA: Clergy ask change in criminal record law

By Real Cost of Prisons Project (The Sentencing Project)

Clergy ask change in criminal record law Say ex-offenders hurt in job search By Michael Levenson, Globe Staff | February 18, 2010 A group of prominent black ministers accused House leaders yesterday of failing to allow a vote on legislation that would make it easier for people with criminal records to find jobs. The issue is a top priority for the ministers because they believe criminal offender record laws are unfairly preventing some members of their community from entering the workforce, even years after convictions on minor crimes. Governor Deval Patrick has pushed the issue, saying that allowing former offenders the opportunity to find work is the best tool to prevent them from reoffending. A version of the bill has passed the Senate...continue to full post

Full post as published by The Real Cost of Prisons Weblog on February 18, 2010 (boomark / email).