August 2018
On Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM EDT, the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, and the Council of State Governments will host a 60-minute webinar, "Addressing Barriers to Licensing for People Who Have Criminal Records" as part of Occupational Licensing: Assessing State Policy and Practice project.
Finding and maintaining employment is a critical aspect of preventing recidivism among people who have criminal records. But having a criminal record can make it difficult, or even impossible, for a person to find work, especially in a field that requires an occupational license. This webinar will discuss some of the barriers to occupational licensing that people who have criminal records face. Presenters will share best practices and policy options for policymakers to help address these barriers.
Panelists:
- Chidi Umez, Project Manager, The CSG Justice Center
- Beth Avery, Staff Attorney, National Employment Law Project
- Lee McGrath, Senior Legislative Counsel, Institute for Justice
Register here.