In this, episode we speak with Anthony Lowery about the impact of criminal records when seeking employment. As an individual with a criminal record, Anthony shares his own obstacles and provides strategies for navigating the barriers to become employed.  He is also a leader at the Safer Foundation, a community organization with a mission to support people with criminal records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community and as a result, reduce recidivism. For more information, visit www.saferfoundation.org.

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Episode Highlights:

• [3:30] The impact of criminal records on current segments of population
• [5:40] Why the barriers created by having criminal record is a civil rights issue
• [9:40] What you need to do the first 90 days of retry
• [11:50] Healthcare opportunities for job seekers with a record
• [15:10] Why it is unlawful for companies to  have a blanket policy for job seekers with a criminal record
• [27:30] Why you should prepare a letter of  explanation
• [29:40] Sealing eligibility
• [32:12] Who you should contact it you feel  like you have been discriminated against

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander