Free Anti-Discrimination Webinar Series
Legal Action Center (LAC) launches its first ever "Know Your Rights webinar seriesread more
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Oregon woman's struggles after prison show the nightmare that keeps on giving
This is a great piece by Steve Duin that epitomizes the challenges that formerly incarcerated people face upon release. If a woman with an MBA and a law degree can’t find a job . . . . how do you...
View ArticleMaking the Road by Walking It – Ten Years on the Road with PSJ
Take a look back with us at our first 10 years as an organization, starting with our founding as Western Prison Project in 1999, and refresh your memory about or learn about the road we've traveled to...
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I'm a criminal and so are you
Michelle Alexander sees herself as a criminal and suggests that most of us are - though we may not have been caught breaking the law. Yet, we're still criminals, no better than many of those who've...
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Felony? No question...
We won our Think Outside the Box campaign last fall, and starting July 1, the City of Eugene is officially taking the question "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" off of its initial job...
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Editorial: Hiring and Fairness
Cities across the United States are learning that protecting the employment rights of formerly incarcerated people makes our communities stronger (New York Times). Editorial: Hiring and Fairnessread more
View ArticleCollateral Costs: Incarceration's Effect on Economic Mobility
Collateral Costs: Incarceration's Effect on Economic Mobility(2010)read more
View ArticleDC City Council Approves "Ban the Box" Legislation
The DC City Council recognizes that when formerly incarcerated people have the opportunity to apply for meaningful employment, we all benefit. DC City Council Approves "Ban the Box" Legislation...
View Article65 Million Need Not Apply
A recent report by the National Employment Law Project found that 65 million Americans with criminal records face unprecedented barriers to employment. More than one in four U.S.read more
View ArticleSex Offenders: The Last Pariahs
Most criminal justice advocates have been reluctant to talk about sex offender laws, much less reform them. However, the question is not whether the state has an interest in preventing such harm, but...
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Drug War / 2011 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
JM_SUMMER_2011_cover_small.jpg In this issue we report on the 2011 Legislative Session & the changing political landscape around public safety & criminal justice issues in OR. There's an...
View ArticleOregon's 2011 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
In early 2011 we participated in the Legislation Sessions. We had VICTORY'S : HB 2707, ODSVS, HEAL Oregon help maintain funding for Addiction Treatment, and HB 2650: Addiction & Mental Health...
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Good News / Success Stories (JM-Winter 2011)
JM_FALL_11_medium.jpg In this issue we report on success - the success of individuals, organizations and governments who have implemented reforms and changes that are smart on crime. In this issue:read...
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Criminal Background Checks: Rampant Errors Cost Worker's Jobs and Skirt...
A new report from the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) reveals an explosion in criminal background checks for job applicants, with many reports riddled with errors. Tens of millions of workers pay...
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New rules set on background checks for job seekers
Federal regulators approved new rules that could make it easier to find work for convicted criminals and others who have gotten into legal trouble. This change has been a long time coming for employee...
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Watch John Oliver Explain the Insanity of Our Prison System With Puppets
Infused with humor, John Oliver, from the Last Week Tonight show highlights the injustices within our prison system. The segment ends with John singing with mock Sesame Street puppets about how our...
View Article“Ban the Box” receives bipartisan Senate approval
The Senate approved “ban the box” legislation on Thursday on a bipartisan vote of 21-8. HB 3025 establishes an unlawful employment practice that bans employers from excluding consideration of a job...
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