Salt Lake City—In honor of Second Chance Month, local leaders and second chance employers will join Rasa Legal and Clean Slate Utah for a panel discussion of the value of hiring and supporting people with criminal records. The discussion will take place on Thursday, April 27, from 6-7 p.m. MDT at The Other Side Academy.
“Employing somebody who is justice-involved is one of the best ways to reduce recidivism, support working families, and help employers access an untapped labor pool of skilled and loyal workers,” said Noella Sudbury, Founder and CEO of Rasa Legal. “We’ve seen second chance hiring lead to better employee retention and can be an effective way to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.”
The panel will be moderated by Sudbury and will feature:
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