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MI Criminal Charges – Washtenaw County Debates Banning Criminal Background Check Boxes on Applications

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The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is currently debating an ordinance that would prohibit public employers from putting criminal background check boxes on job applications. This was sparked following the presentation of data suggesting that the inability of ex-cons to secure a job and housing greatly influence hinder the rehabilitation process, making these individuals more likely to become repeat offenders.

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