Going to Work with a Criminal Record: Lessons Learned from the Fathers at Work Initiative
Publication year:
2008
| Cataloged on:
Aug. 13, 2008
ANNOTATION: Strategies for helping ex-offenders secure gainful employment are explained. These lessons learned are: do no harm; tackling the conviction question and offering support; finding willing employers -- market your organization as well as the job seeker; consider alternative pathways into the labor market; learn to navigate the child support system; and take a close look in the mirror. A set of useful tools is also included, such as: glossary; developing a functional resume; scenarios for thinking about conviction questions; assessment for improving participants' answers; checklist -- knowing who is ready to work and ready to hire; checklist -- providing retention services; and worksheet for reflecting and taking action.