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Atlanta City Council Approves “Ban the Box” Ordinance
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On Monday, October 6th the Atlanta City Council voted to approve a “ban the box” ordinance that gives applicants with criminal records a fair chance at a job with the city by allowing them to wait to answer questions about their criminal history until after they have been interviewed. Though the City of Atlanta removed the question from the employment application in January of last year, it was extremely important to formalize the City’s commitment to this fair hiring policy … read more Atlanta City Council Approves “Ban the Box” Ordinance

Reentry Bills Effective July 1, 2014
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Senate Bill 365 Governor Deal signed SB 365 on April 13th. The new laws eliminate the automatic suspension of drivers’ licenses for some drug offenses, create a Certificate of Program and Treatment Completion to demonstrate an individual’s positive steps toward reentry, and protect employers that hire people with either the Certificate of Program and Treatment Completion or a pardon. House Bill 845 Governor Deal signed HB 845 on April 24th. The new Law prohibits the online posting of booking photos … read more Reentry Bills Effective July 1, 2014

Governor Nathan Deal signs SB 365 into law on April 13, 2014
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Gov. Nathan Deal signed SB 365 on April 13, 2014, which will help rehabilitated offenders re-enter into society by removing barriers to employment, housing and education. Read the full article here:  https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2014-04-13/governor-signs-third-leg-criminal-justice-reform


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