Library
Guides for job-seekers with criminal records and their advocates to prepare for and assist in the job search process. Included are materials that explain the basics of the anti-discrimination laws, and what to do when facing employment discrimination based on criminal records.
Resources
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Coming Home: A Resource Guide for Reentrants and Their Families
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Preparing for the Job Search (New York Public Library Connections Guide)
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CareerOneStop.org
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Reentry Law Project: Small Business Toolkit (City Bar Justice Center)
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Criminal Background Checks: What are your Rights? (National HIRE Network)
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Are You Somebody With... HIV/AIDS, a criminal history, or a history of drug or alcohol use? (Legal Action Center)
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Employment Discrimination Fact Sheet for Workers (National Employment Law Center)
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The Prime Objective: A Guide to Preparing the Job-Seeking Ex-Offender (NYS Department of Labor)
