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Job applications and information are seen on a table during a job fair in Miami, October 6, 2015. AP/Wilfredo Lee
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New Report Finds More Must Be Done to Fully and Effectively Implement Policies that Help Prevent Labor Discrimination Against Individuals with a Criminal Record

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Ban the box
Job applications and information are seen on a table during a job fair in Miami, October 6, 2015. AP/Wilfredo Lee

Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017.  Each year, more than 600,000 people are released from federal and state prisons in need of jobs that provide economic security. A criminal record can be a major barrier to employment, particularly for returning citizens of color. To alleviate the effects of having a criminal record, 29 states to date…

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