Posts Tagged ‘legal liability’
States Implementing the Fair Chance Ordinance
October 16th, 2014 by Dodie
The Fair Chance Ordinance (“Ban the Box” bill) was first started in the late 1990s. It’s purpose/goal is to have the box that asks if you have a criminal record removed from hiring applications. Doing so will allow ex-offenders to show their skills and what they bring to the table before they are asked about […]
The Impact of “Ban the Box”
October 13th, 2014 by Dodie
One little box strikes fear into the hearts of convicted criminals attempting to re-enter society. Many job and tenant applications include the ‘yes’ or ‘no’ question, “Have you been convicted of any criminal activity?” This simple inquiry can feel like a roadblock to successful re-entry for those that have been given their freedom. But, a […]
Getting with the VECHS Program
September 29th, 2014 by Dodie
What is the VECHS program? VECHS stands for Volunteer & Employee Criminal History Service, which is under the authority of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (DLE). It was organized in 1999 with the goal of giving organizations a way of screening job applicants whose criminal records may make them unsuitable for working with or […]
Screening Our NGO Volunteers
September 25th, 2014 by Dodie
Helping for a good cause is always a good thing, especially if it is a non-profit one that’s for the betterment of a community. When people with positive intentions get together to support a worthy advocacy, only good things can come out of it, correct? Well, a person with a criminal past and is associated […]
