In part because of these efforts, we hired approximately 2,100 people with a criminal background in 2020 - roughly 10 percent of our new hires in the United States that year. We established a Second Chance hiring program that provides legal services, job search support and mentorship in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations in Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, which we will extend to other cities. We “banned the box” that asked about a candidate’s criminal or arrest records on initial job applications as part of our strategy to build a more inclusive talent pipeline. population, according to a 2020 Brennan Center report.Īt JPMorgan Chase & Company, we’ve taken several steps to tackle this. Barriers like occupational licensing rules that keep people with records from getting jobs and a history of systemic racism in our criminal justice system disproportionately impact communities of color, especially Black people, who represent 35 percent of formerly incarcerated people but only 12 percent of the U.S. Yet our criminal justice system continues to block them from doing so.Ĭurrently, financial, legal and logistical roadblocks prevent those who have paid their debt to society from re-entering the work force. This group is ready to work and deserves a second chance - an opportunity to fill the millions of job openings across the country. Nearly half of formerly incarcerated people are unemployed one year after leaving prison. Unfortunately, these Americans, who were incarcerated or have a conviction on their record, are essentially unable to secure good jobs in this country. To put this in perspective, about the same number of Americans have college degrees right now. We have run a money skills workshop in Gloucester specifically for those with disabilities who are living independently, and will continue to develop this provision.One in three American adults - more than 70 million people - have some type of arrest or criminal record. Our one to one sessions are currently in Stroud and Gloucester, but we are available on the phone/online for anyone in Gloucestershire. Our library drop ins are within the GCC's Enablement Service drop in spaces, and many of those using our service have additional needs. These can be made via our website, self-referral also possible: Referrals/appointments are not essential but preferred. Other Details Availability Referral required
CLEAN SLATE DEBT SERVICES FREE
Time / Date Details When is it on Wednesday - Friday 9am - 5pm **COVID-19 SERVICE: phone and email services open Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm Time of dayĭrop in sessions are free and no appointment needed.
We operate weekly drop ins in Stroud Library, Wednesday 10am - 2pm Gloucester Library (GL1 1HT) Thursdays 10am - 2pm and Paganhill Community Cafe (GL5 4AN) Fridays 12pm - 2.30pm Who to contact Contact Name Emma Kernahan Contact Position Gloucestershire Coordinator TelephoneĠ7495593553 E-mail Website Clean Slate Butler, Peer Worker - Stroud)Ġ1453 796050 Where to go Name Stroud Library Address Lansdown Stroud Gloucestershire Postcode GL5 1BB Notes Refer yourself or someone else via our website Our Corona Finance FAQ’s page is constantly updated - leave an enquiry on our online form and we will get back to you within 48 hours
We produce a magazine, Quids In, offering tips and information on managing your money and consumer rights. Our peer advisers, having completed our structured programmes, ensure we are accessible to everyone. We also work with under-employed people who are on minimum wage, part-time or insecure contracts. We are a national organisation with a team based in Gloucestershire, including fully trained Peer Workers.Ĭlean Slate is open to all social tenants, benefit claimants and working people struggling to make ends meet. Clean Slate is an independent social enterprise that offers practical financial skills and pre-employment training that fits around individuals’ needs.