Advocates argue hiring people with criminal records could address the labor shortage, supply chain issues
By Lynnea DomienikAdvocates argue hiring people with criminal records could address the labor shortage, supply chain issues
By Lynnea Domienik
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Having a criminal record makes it difficult to find a job, and there are millions of formerly incarcerated people around the country in need of work.
Reset talks with two people who argue that tapping the potential of people who have spent time behind bars could help solve problems in our economy, reduce recidivism and build a safer, healthier society.
GUESTS: Pierre Laguerre, founder and CEO of Fleeting
Brandon Williams, Supervising Attorney of criminal records at Cabrini Green Legal Aid