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Unemployment Due to Criminal Records

Prisons and criminal records contribute to the issue of poverty. Criminal records stand in the way of people getting jobs, and unemployment is one of the root causes of poverty. People are treated unfairly because of their criminal background , making it difficult to start a new life. Former convicts are unable to provide for their family after incarceration. Many landlords and employers use background checks to keep people out of housing and employment. Criminal backgrounds lead to debt, adding to the problem.

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"Take Action"

We will help those with a criminal record in their past get jobs. By advocating for laws that allow criminal records to be cleared after proving to a court that one has rehabilitated, we help those stuck in poverty due to criminal records be able to attain jobs.


Ways to advocate for this issue that you can take are, send letters or emails to your county representative or state representative.

#Punchoutpoverty
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Hannah

This week I learned about criminal justice and how to help my community.
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Emory

I learned how to be a good citizen and that I can help out in my community
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Jack

I learned my group is very social. I also learned there is a gap in the criminal justice system.
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Sally

I learned about criminal justice and if you steal 7 Snickers bars you can go to jail for life.
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Kylie

This week I learned about poverty and unemployment. Also that unemployment can be caused by criminal records.
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Sarah

I learned that poverty is a really BIG issue and it is tough to fix and advocate means to call forth.
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Cole

I learned to be a good citizen. Also that poverty is a BIG problem.
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Sebastian

I learned that there are a lot of homeless people.
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Emily

I learned that your criminal records can cause you to be in poverty and stop you from getting a job.
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Graham

The main thing that I learned is what it means to be a good advocate.I learned to speak out to others and show what I want to express.
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Owen

This week I learned more about how the city of Waco is managed and how important local engagement and voting is.