Ensure that appropriate assessments and referrals have been made to facilitate the process of finding and keeping a job. ​Employment represents one of the greatest barriers to an individual’s successful reintegration into the community. It also increases feelings of self-efficacy and self-sufficiency, building confidence in released prisoners that they can support themselves without needing to resort to criminal activities or reliance on family members or “handouts”; providing a new social network that supports positive behaviors and serves as protection for those in need of it. Unfortunately, on average only one in five ex-offenders had employment lined up prior to their release. Many former ex-offenders are able and qualified to work, but simply do not have the proper proofs of identity or educational credentials needed to demonstrate employment eligibility. They have not been given information on how and where to look for jobs or must meet parole requirements (such as participation in treatment programs, curfew or other restrictions on mobility) that limit their ability to find and keep employment. Former prisoners also face community and institutional barriers to employment. Company policies and state licensing restrictions may formally prohibit hiring individuals with criminal histories.

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• Jobs for felons Resources 

• Completing Application 

• Completing Resume

• Interview Rehearsal

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