People with a past just want an opportunity!
More inclusive hiring is a powerful way to break the cycle of economic hardship, poverty and incarceration that characterizes many American communities. By giving second chance candidates an opportunity, individuals and families strengthen their financial health and communities stabilize.
Benefits
Companies thrive when the communities around them also thrive. Employers who commit to being a second chance employer contribute to a better local economy, which boosts the business climate for all companies. Second chance employment is one way that companies can make sure the communities where they operate are flourishing. Hiring an individual who has been justice involved is can be very beneficial for employers. Employed ex-offenders can be some of the most dedicated and productive employees. They traditionally are dependable and punctual, and the turnover rate is typically low because they are loyal to those who have given them a second chance.
" Having someone to believe in me made all the difference."
"Barbara always saw potential in me, even when I did not see it in myself. Now I am giving back to my community and restoring my family."
Emily Sterrett, Case Manager,
Haven House Services, Inc.
"She just gets it!"
“Emily's past experience with the justice system and being a person in long term recovery drives her passion to give back. Her understanding and compassion is something that can't be taught. Everyday I think about how valuable she is to our team at Haven House Services.”
Barbara Anderson, Executive Director, Haven House Services, Inc.
Available Resources To Assist With Your Efforts In Becoming An Justice Involved Individuals Inclusive Employer.
Playing by the Rules: Establishing a Drug-Free and Felony-Friendly Workplace
Download a complimentary copy of this informative resource provided by SoInAccess partner Krieg DeVault LLP that covers topics such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Reasonable Accommodations Guidelines, Indiana Employee Substance Abuse Treatment Law along with other relevant topics to help successfully navigate your efforts in being a justice involved individuals inclusive employer.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) — This credit is available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.
Federal Bonding Program (FBP) - FBP bonds protect the employer against losses caused by the fraudulent or dishonest acts of the bonded employee. Examples of such acts of employee dishonesty include: theft, forgery, larceny, and embezzlement. Employers receive the FBP bonds free-of-charge as an incentive to hire these applicants. Each FBP bond has a $5,000 limit with $0 deductible and covers the first six months of a selected individual’s employment.