Meet
John Doe. He has just returned home from
serving time in prison for a criminal offense that occurred during his youth. He has learned a lot and he is ready to prove
it to his family and community. He is
ready to start over, obtain employment, and financial stability. He applies for jobs that he is qualified for
and honestly discloses his conviction when asked on hiring forms. Still, he cannot get a break; not even an
interview. Almost always his application
is tossed aside when employers realize that he has a criminal history.
