Returning Citizens make great employees!
There is no question that employment is one of the most vital factors supporting the success of citizens returning to the community. National statistics show that 89% of individuals who return to prison are unemployed at the time of their arrest. This speaks to the enormous need for our clients to find jobs upon their release. By meeting this need, local employers create a safer and more prosperous community. Employers who hire WPR participants have had successful results and encourage others to do the same.
Still not convinced? Listen to Cornelious Crawford talk about the impact returning citizens have had on his local business (vide0).
Or to the Director of Human Resources at Johns-Hopkins Health Systems, a large corporate employer who makes it a point to support the communities it serves by regularly hiring returning citizens (video).
In addition to knowing they are making a meaningful contribution to their community’s health and safety, employers who hire WPR participants may be eligible for significant tax and bonding incentives.