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THE EXCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH RECORDS FROM THE WORKFORECE IS OFTEN JUSTIFIED THROUGH NOTIONS OF RISK AND LIABILITY, DESPITE A LACK OF EVIDENCE THAT PEOPLE WITH RECORDS INCREASE WORKPLACE RISK.

In fact, evdidence shows that people with records make trustoworthy and hardworking employees.

On Fire

RESEARCH BRIEF

The Best Firefighting Jobs Require the EMT License

Melissa Burch and Charlotte Smith

California relies on imprisoned people to prevent and fight wildfires, but bans many people with criminal convictions from obtaining Emergency Medical Technician licenses, a credential essential to advancement in the firefighting profession.

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GO FURTHER

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LABOR + PUNISHMENT

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RISK + LIABILITY

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LEGAL BARRIERS

AFTERLIVES
OF CONVICTION
PROJECT

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The Afterlives of Conviction Project documents the human impact of criminal conviction and joins efforts to challenge the discriminatory use of criminal records.

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