The Consideration of Criminal Records in Occupational Licensing
This factsheet, produced by the CSG Justice Center’s National Reentry Resource Center in partnership with the National Employment Law Project, is designed to serve as an informational outline for policymakers and other stakeholders who want to learn more about obstacles that individuals with criminal records face when seeking employment due to state occupational licensing policies. The factsheet also provides background on collateral consequences and a primer on the impact of policies to reduce barriers to licensing, as well as cost and implementation considerations.
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Court Case Processing Learning Collaborative: Improving Caseflow Management for Defendants with Behavioral Health Needs
Apply to participate in a virtual learning collaborative consisting of three sessions about how to improve criminal case processing for defendants with behavioral health needs.
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New Support Centers Offer Behavioral Health Resources and Assistance
New support centers offer resources, training, and assistance to improve responses to people with behavioral health needs.
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States Taking Action: Flipping the Script on Parole
Justice Reinvestment legislation recently passed in Vermont is the latest example of a state turning pessimistic parole into “presumptive parole.”
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New Report Reveals South Carolina Student Absences Got Worse When Juvenile Justice Systems Stepped In
The study raises significant concerns about using the juvenile justice system to address chronic absences and other school performance issues.
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Q&A: How One Police Department Uses Data to Support Behavioral Health Responses
A Q&A with Captain John Treadwell, New Castle County Police Department in Delaware.
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CSG Justice Center Launches Initial Assessment of Indiana’s Juvenile Justice System
The CSG Justice Center recently launched a new project to analyze and ultimately strengthen Indiana’s juvenile justice system.
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