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Stacey Plaskett: “Banning the box is crucial, because research shows that removing barriers from employment is essential to providing a…”

On the recordMarch 12, 2019
Banning the box is crucial, because research shows that removing barriers from employment is essential to providing a real second chance for individuals.
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands

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Plaskett emphasizes the importance of removing employment barriers for individuals with criminal records.

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