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Read highlights from RBIJ’s work across the country, profiles of business leaders advancing criminal justice reform, and more.
A Second Chance at Success: David Williams' Journey to Employment at RBIJ
In honor of Second Chance Month, RBIJ spotlighted Operations Associate David Williams, who shares his story of finding employment post-incarceration.
Business Leaders Call for Driver’s License Reforms
RBIJ joined Fines and Fees Justice Center and Uber to host a panel discussion on the need to end debt-based driver’s license suspensions.
Why Business Leaders Prioritize Second-Chance Hiring to Compete for Talent
In honor of Second Chance Month, here are eight compelling reasons, offered by employers who’ve found success through Second Chance Hiring, for why you should start welcoming individuals with criminal records into your workforce.
Justice Champion Spotlight: Down North Pizza
For our February Justice Champion Spotlight, we spoke with Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, Founder & Owner of Down North Pizza about how businesses can reduce recidivism through providing resources for reentry.
Justice Champion Spotlight: Sonia Kowal
For our January Justice Champion Spotlight, we spoke with Zevin Asset Management President Sonia Kowal about how business leaders can create responsible investment.
RBIJ Expands Advisory Council
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) today announced the addition of four leaders in justice system reform and workforce inclusivity to its Advisory Council.
Workforce & Justice Alliance Member Spotlight: Frontier Co-op
We spoke with Tony Bedard, CEO of Workforce & Justice Alliance member Frontier Co-op, about how to create a more inclusive economy.
Justice Champion Spotlight: Larry Miller
RBIJ sat down with Jordan Brand Advisory Board Chairman Larry Miller to discuss the impact of a criminal record on employment and how business leaders can create meaningful change.
EU Embassies Call to End NC Death Penalty
Diplomats from the EU, Switzerland, and Norway called on North Carolina’s Governor Roy Cooper to commute the state’s 137 death sentences to prison terms.
Walmart Renews Funding for Unlock Potential
Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity has renewed its funding for the Unlock Potential (UP) program, a hiring program for at-risk youth.
#BizVsDP Letter to La. Governor Calling for Clemency
Business leaders alongside the #BizVsDP campaign sent a letter to Louisiana Governor Edwards calling for clemency and to clear death row in the state.
Vatican Calls on Louisiana Governor to End Death Penalty
The Vatican wrote a letter to Louisiana’s governor asking him to grant clemency and clear death row.
Justice Champion Spotlight: Jonathan Gonzalez, Indeed
For our monthly Justice Champion Spotlight, we spoke with Indeed’s Social Impact Manager Jonathan Gonzalez about inclusive hiring, creating opportunity, and why Indeed is working to pass Clean Slate.
Justice Champion Spotlight: Filmmaker Jia Wertz
For our Justice Champion Spotlight, we spoke with filmmaker Jia Wertz about telling justice stories and her experience making ‘Conviction’.
Justice Champion Spotlight: Charlotte Garnes
We spoke with ReNForce’s Charlotte Garnes about reentry, occupational licensing reform, and how businesses can break down barriers facing formerly incarcerated individuals.
Justice Champion Spotlight: Lord Dr Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE
We spoke with Lord Dr. Hastings of Scarisbrick CBE about justice reform in the UK and his work to create a fair criminal record clearing system.
A Conversation with RBIJ’s Maggie O’Donnell
We spoke with RBIJ’s new Policy & Advocacy Director, Maggie O’Donnell, about her work across the country, the business case for justice reform, and what she’s looking forward to this summer.
House of Lords: #FairChecks Reception
On April 19 RBIJ was thrilled to bring together an incredible group of business leaders, parliamentarians and justice campaigners at the House of Lords to kick-off our support of the #FairChecks campaign. #FairChecks is a growing movement to reform the UK’s broken, ineffective and unfit-for-purpose criminal record check system.
There is an Urgent Need to Get Justice-Involved People into the Workforce. We Created a Roadmap for Driving Second-Chance Employment.
RBIJ’s Ashley Furst, Senior Program Manager for Employment Opportunities, highlights her new roadmap for Second Chance Hiring.
Justice Champion Spotlight: Nancy Pance, Opportunity Oregon
We spoke with Opportunity Oregon’s Nancy Pance about Second Chance Hiring, Clean Slate, and the importance of creating meaningful career opportunities.