The Mark of A Criminal Record
Chapter 20, “The Mark of A Criminal Record” describes how individuals of any race who have criminal arrest records encounter specific difficulty in obtaining employment. This study specifically details how individuals who are African American and have a criminal record have even more difficult time finding employment versus the employment potential of a white individual who has a criminal record.
Estimated Time You should spend approximately 2-3 hours on this task.
Instructions
1. Read the Chapter 20, “The Mark of A Criminal Record” and take notes concerning the study by Devah Pager, including the study design, trends in incarceration and what the study says are the effects of a criminal record for whites and for African Americans.
2. Then, address the following situation: “Propose a potential plan for a convicted criminal to obtain employment and answer the question: Can this person avoid the “stigma” of being criminal?”
3. Should some charges/convictions be expungable? Why or why not?
4. Should a potential employer be able to see a complete criminal record if the individual has served out his/her sentence?
5. Should a potential employer be allowed to view a juvenile criminal record for an individual under the age of 25?
6. Some states offer employers tax credits for hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds? Do you think that this is a good program? Why/why not?
7. Support your answer to this question in the discussion post with specific support information from Chapter 20 and your ideas.
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