The Reentry and Employment Project
Uniting business leaders, policymakers, and practitioners from the corrections and workforce development fields with the goal of improving reentry and employment outcomes for individuals with criminal histories
Project Overview and Resources
There are two core objectives supported under the Reentry and Employment project:
Conversations Across the Country
Business leaders and policymakers across the country, responding to a call to action, are hosting conversations on improving outcomes for individuals with criminal records.
Host a Local Conversation
The CSG Justice Center is providing assistance to jurisdictions across the country on how to host similar conversations with business leaders and government officials.
Additional Resources
Find tools and resources on how to address barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records.
Integrated Reentry and Employment Strategies
Effective strategies to reduce recidivism and promote job readiness.
The Integrated Reentry and Employment Strategies Pilot Project
About the Pilot Project.
Additional Resources
Find resources on how to implement the white paper in your jurisdiction.
State Identification: Reentry Strategies for State and Local Leaders
The Consideration of Criminal Records in Hiring Decisions
The Consideration of Criminal Records in Occupational LicensingSubscribe to the Reentry and Employment Roundup
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Project Background and Acknowledgments
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center’s Reentry and Employment Project is supported by the leadership and support of a public-private partnership involving the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, with guidance from the Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor.
