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Beyond Ban the Box: Why It’s Time to Re-Think Hiring

Season 27 Episode 71 | 56m 31s

Each year approximately 3,500 individuals return to Cuyahoga County after serving time in prison or jail. These individuals face collateral sanctions, both state laws and administrative rules, that can limit their ability to find employment. Exacerbating the situation, employers are hesitant to hire somebody with a record due to false assumptions and misconceptions.

Aired: 05/03/23
Extras
The mental health of teenagers has become a significant issue in America.
Eduardo Gonzales at Ferragon is a prime example of the entrepreneurial spirit in Cleveland
A conversation about Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act.
William Barr shares at the City Club of Cleveland.
A Conversation with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley at the City Club of Cleveland.
Rebecca Fannin is well suited to tell the story of industry in the Midwest.
While this unforgettable 2022 season has ended, what is next in this era of the Guardians?
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Dahlia Lithwick discuss their book and the judiciary.
Learning about the challenges of filming a war documentary in Ukraine.
The City Club of Cleveland hosts the annual High School Debate Championship.
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The mental health of teenagers has become a significant issue in America.
Eduardo Gonzales at Ferragon is a prime example of the entrepreneurial spirit in Cleveland
A conversation about Senate Bill 83, the Ohio Higher Education Enhancement Act.
William Barr shares at the City Club of Cleveland.
A Conversation with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley at the City Club of Cleveland.
Rebecca Fannin is well suited to tell the story of industry in the Midwest.
While this unforgettable 2022 season has ended, what is next in this era of the Guardians?
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Dahlia Lithwick discuss their book and the judiciary.
Learning about the challenges of filming a war documentary in Ukraine.
The City Club of Cleveland hosts the annual High School Debate Championship.