I suspect that if I were to ask a bunch of people what percentage of currently enrolled students of one-, two-, and four-year colleges and universities had criminal records that they would grossly underestimate the actual number. I also suspect …

By: Robert R. Chiossi

Recently I was offered and accepted a paid summer internship with Princeton University.

I left the interview feeling as if I had nailed it and believed in my heart that I would be offered the position. …

Jeff Smith was once an up-and-coming star in the Missouri State Senate. He went to prison for a year for covering up an election law violation. Since his release, he’s created a new space for himself as a professor, writer, …

Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn't say they're diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …

More and more people are charged with misdemeanors, felonies, and other crimes and more and more of them are convicted of them. As bad as that is for those people, their friends, their families, and society, it can be even …

Click to read the full article with advice for employers and insights on hiring individuals who have criminal backgrounds.

Read advice for how to pursue your career after being involved in the justice system. There are resources and support available!

Get advice for transitioning back to the workforce and navigating resume gaps.

Read the full article from The Balance Careers here.

There are many companies that are open to hiring people who have been involved in the justice system, and some that even have programs specifically for hiring formerly incarcerated people. Read this article for advice on what to look for …

Click here to read stories of people who were able to pursue education and career after their time in the justice system.