Should employers offer jobs to ex-offenders? Would you either recruit or work with an ex-con?

Question

If they aren't the ex-cons will just give up on trying to earn a decent living and decide to go back to their old ways. Why should people be punished for their whole lives for a crime committed years ago that they have completed the sentence required?

Today's society often boasts of its open-mindedness, with an "anything goes" kinda attitude when in actual fact the vast majority are quick to stereotype. This sort of prejudice and stigma will only make them feel more inferior.

Answer 1

Read some of my postings here. You will find that I am one of those hard heated Republicans that you always here about.

I run the industrial division of a company that pays their line workers a very low wage (I am not responsible for that). In order to get anyone we have to recruit recently release inmates. It does not bother me to work with them, there have been incidents but I have had them at other places that I have managed. The fact that I am an ex cop probably makes me more comfortable.

I had a worker that they almost did not hire on full time because he had a violent record. He had worked here as a temp for a few months and had done very well. While he had been a bad guy at one time he is now a hardworking man and the Deacon at his church. I finally got him on but I had to fight for him. This is at a time when we were desperate for people.

People have to be able to work if they are let out. If not they will merely return to a life of crime. I believe in redemption, if they go a certain amount of time then their slates should be wiped clean. I believe that pardons should be for more than just political contributors and cronies.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If we allowed people soft punishments, they wouldn't learn. Most do not learn anyway.

We need both strict punishment but also prevention. We shouldn't allow the possibility for a crime to be committed because it can hurt people, but at the same time, if they fail this help, then that's tough.

Many sex offenders can still find employment. It depends on the organization, your local and state government, and sometimes other factors. You may not be able to become a CEO, but you can still work. Just usually not where the job requires direct contact with children - you can still have contact with children but not in a job that requires it, like a school. A hotel is fine. Wal-mart and McDonalds will probably hire too.

Answer 4

Harsh punishment is necessary to deter crime. And with several experiences in law enforcement, it's not biased, but more crimes are comitted by repeated offenders. Especially crime related to drugs.

Of course, the acceptant by the society do help these ex-offenders from repeating their mistake, but it's just the society, or human nature to choose the best.

If given a chance to choose a employee between an ex-offenders and someone who never commit any crime, where both have the same education and experiences, I believe all employers will choose the latter.

Answer 5

I believe that ex-offenders themselves, employers, and society as a whole have an important role to play in facilitating the re-integration of ex-offenders into society.

An incarcerated spouse or parent would mean one less person to provide and care for the family. Worse still, if they cannot find jobs after release, their children are at risk of facing social problems. Coordinated efforts are therefore needed to provide opportunities to these households, to better their lives through work.

Many prisoners and ex-offenders desire to change, give up their old ways, and start life afresh. However, upon release from physical incarceration, they find themselves entering a "second prison". The key to unlock this second social and psychological prison lies in the hands of the ex-offender's family, friends, employers, colleagues and the community at large. In other words, ordinary people like you and I.

Answer 6

I would definitely give an ex-con a job unless the crime was against a child because I believe child predators should be shot in the face. Other than that of course. I mean they did their time and obviously want to change that's why they're looking for a job.

Answer 7

Well I am an "ex con" as you put it. Not every one who goes to jail is bad. I am a good citizen had never been in trouble ever, have a good job, bought a house when I was 19 years old.
However I found myself in jail last year due to being beaten up by 4 guys and then later retaliating with my brothers. No, I didnt hurt them badly they just went to the police first.
Anyway I am out now and own my own business and am starting another soon. I'm 25.

Answer 8

Yes it is legal and yes it is discrimination, but it's not illegal discrimination. It is illegal to base employment hiring decisions on the characteristics of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. There's nothing in the law that prohibits an employee from refusing to hire a convicted criminal. You might want to look into having your conviction expunged, hidden from view in a background check. The court decides based on how long it's been, what you were convicted of, and your history since you were released. If the record gets expunged no one other than the police and the courts can see it in a background check.

Answer 9

Of course not, and anyone who has ever been caught driving 1 MPH over the speed limit or not coming to a complete stop and a stop sign should lose their driving licenses for life.

For those of you about to hit the thumbs down. YOU are a hypocrite. You expect everyone to forgive your crimes, but you do not believe others deserve a second chance.

Answer 10

Basically we are still in an Asian country. So there are bound to be people who will treat the ex offenders differently. Even though they have completed their sentence but most of us have given them a life sentence. So it depends on how much are we going to accept it that's all