Think Outside the Box News

Eugene evaluating job form
PSJ's Think Outside the Box campaign victory in Eugene will remove a major barrier to re-entry for those applying for city jobs. (Register-Guard)
Study could ease worry over hiring ex-offenders
A study funded by the Justice Department concludes that over time accused robbers, burglars and batterers pose no greater risk to employers than job candidates in the general population.
Minnesota Becomes First State to “Ban the Box”
On May 11th Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law a public safety policy omnibus bill (House File 1301) which includes two provisions that begin to address the growing problem of individuals with criminal records finding employment.
Communities across the Country Think Outside the Box
Many cities and counties across the country are changing the way they do business. They’re thinking outside the box – the felony conviction box – and changing their hiring policies to increase access to jobs for people with felony convictions.