Session Submission Summary

Background Checks and Life after Conviction

Wed, Nov 13, 3:30 to 4:50pm, Salon 1 - Lower B2 Level

Session Submission Type: Regular Session

Abstract/Description

This panel considers the consequences and meaning of a criminal record as people navigate life after conviction. Papers review the formal consequences for professional memberships, the relevance of prior convictions as time since conviction grows, the role of background checks in housing, and potential for Clean Slate policies to improve outcomes for those with convictions.

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Individual Presentations

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