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@dkbfoundation believes in second chances. We are excited to support the @SecondChanceBiz bit.ly/scbc-home

Second Chance Business Coalition

The Second Chance Business Coalition promotes the benefits of second chance employment and provides employers with resources to hire and provide career advancement to people with criminal records.

secondchancebusinesscoalition.org
Business Roundtable
@BizRoundtable26 Apr 2021
BRT is proud to partner with @SHRM, @dkbfoundation, @Pivot_Program & @stand_together to advance employment opportunities for people with criminal records through the @SecondChanceBiz Coalition, which is opening doors for this pool of talent. Learn more: bit.ly/scbc-home
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Killer sandos deserve a killer carrier. Find BreadHead lunchboxes and more merch at daveskillerbread.com/gear. All limited-edition purchases support @DKBFoundation, inspiring other businesses to become Second Chance Employers. 👊
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Genevieve from @dkbfoundation breaks down that it takes viewing a diverse workforce to create a talented pipeline of employees. By hiring people with a criminal record, they're creating a lifelong second chance!
Dream.Org Justice Team@DreamJustice14 Jul 2020
Dream Corps #cut50 COVID-19 Dispatch #6: Second Chances to First Opportunities pscp.tv/w/cdymaDFBbVF6bG55cE…
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We’re live right now!
Dream.Org Justice Team@DreamJustice14 Jul 2020
Dream Corps #cut50 COVID-19 Dispatch #6: Second Chances to First Opportunities pscp.tv/w/cdymaDFBbVF6bG55cE…
Honored to do this work alongside @cut_50
Dream.Org Justice Team@DreamJustice14 Jul 2020
Dave's Killer Bread has been a longtime advocate of second chance hiring! We value their commitment to ensuring people returning home have opportunities. @Genevieve_DKBF
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"A criminal conviction shouldn't be a life sentence when it comes to employment" - Laura Claster Bisesto from @checkr at today's @dkbfoundation virtual business roundtable
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"if you find that a group of people continually do not rise up through your organisation, that is less about them and more about the employment practices of your organisation" @Genevieve_DKBF from @dkbfoundation tells the truth about diverse and inclusive workplaces
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"what is important is to look at the employment practices you have in place, and the workforce it gives you...it's not about prioritising one group...it's about building the most inclusive workforce you can" @Genevieve_DKBF from @dkbfoundation on the need for Fair Hiring
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"Common concerns are around employability, trust, ability, safety, financial concerns...these are perceived fears, rather than actual ones" @Genevieve_DKBF on concerns when it comes to hiring the formerly incarcerated. @dkbfoundation
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This track is on repeat as I sit here pushing our #SecondChanceEmployment work forward + we continue to add nuance around race, class, privilege for the business community youtube.com/watch?v=OkkAgBJN…
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REFORM Alliance
@REFORM21 May 2020
Everyone deserves a second chance — that’s why @sbagov NEEDS to allow small business owners on probation to apply for life-saving PPP loans. Thank you @marcorubio @senatorcardin @senrobportman for taking on this issue 🙏 mcclatchydc.com/news/politic…
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ICYMI: we've partnered with @letsunitela & @dkbfoundation to start the #AllHands on Deck Fund to provide grants to small business owners living with a conviction who have been unfairly locked out of federal #stimulus dollars. #TimeDone Please RT! timedone.org/all-hands-on-de…
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Thanks for joining the @JusticeReform twitter chat, don’t hesitate to reach out to learn more - we’re here to support you through all your sticky questions! #SecondChanceMonth
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Thank you @JusticeReform for hosting such an important (and dear to our hearts) topic! 2020 has taken an unexpected turn for most everyone, please remember to be kind, be present and be a helper wherever you can. Be well everyone!
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A8.4 Get familiar with what Ban the Box is in your particular jurisdiction, it varies all over the country, check out this resource via @nelp nelp.org/publication/ban-the…

Ban the Box: U.S. Cities, Counties, and States Adopt Fair Hiring Policies - National Employment Law...

This resource guide documents the numerous states and localities that have taken steps to remove barriers to employment for qualified workers with records.

nelp.org
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A8.3 Read through gettingtalentbacktowork.org via @SHRM for additional employment/Human Resources information

People with Criminal Records

People with Criminal Convictions — the approximately 1-in-3 U.S. adults with criminal records — can bring resilience, determination, and a strong work ethic to the workplace.

shrm.org
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A8.2 Shameless self-promotion, watch our FREE videos dkbfoundation.org/playbook for quick understanding of topics that will come up as you embrace #SecondChanceEmployment Email [email protected] for corporate training, coaching, webinars, expertise #SecondChanceMonth
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A8.1 Employers need to think about what #SecondChanceEmployment could look like & what it could contribute to their companies & culture. Identify who in leadership can help make the needed shifts in employment approach & help sponsor this philosophy. #SecondChanceMonth
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A7.3 Johns Hopkins has an amazing track record of employing people with convictions, of over 2,000 hires with a background 1 was problematic and let go...I'll take those odds an day when hiring. #SecondChanceMonth
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A7.2 Recruiting & hiring are challenging, there is no magic 8 ball. In terms of negligence, don’t be negligent - the bar is pretty low for this. As for risk, hire the best person for the job - that includes a proper individualized assessment. We can help! #SecondChanceMonth
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