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• The Good Example

  July 28, 2010

  The economy's still struggling, and millions of Americans are desperate for work. And there are some people who are stuck with an even harder time than most. "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" If you have to check "yes" next to that question, you've probably just said "no" to a job. In Connecticut, a group of activists decided to challenge the question. Sam Alcoff and intern Rodolfo Piana went to visit and to hear their stories.

  • Ban The Box
  • connecticut
  • economy
  • felon
  • felony
  • jail
  • James Butler
  • jobs
  • Laresse Harvey
  • prison
  • recidivism
  • rodolfo piana
  • sam alcoff