Reentry and Reducing Recidivism Through Employment | Checkr
2026-02-28 21:45 Diff
https://checkr.com/company/fair-chance/reentry-and-reducing-recidivism

10,000

individuals are returning to their communities weekly

96.1%

of employers run pre-employment screenings

48,000

legal barriers to employment after incarceration

Giving individuals a fair chance at employment doesn't just help that individual, the ripple effect is wide.

  • 82% of managers feel that the "quality of fair chance talent" is about the same or higher than that of workers without records (SHRM) 
  • Employees with records had a 13% lower turnover rate, saving companies money (Source)
  • 81% of individuals who had a criminal conviction did not commit a new reportable offense within year 1 (Checkr Reoffense Data Study)

This is a simulation but it is real life for over 600,000 Americans who work to reenter society every year. This is only one example of what the process of reentry is like, there are many ways that this can be much harder for individuals trying to balance this process based on their state and local laws.

Before you get started:

  • This is a simulation but it can be triggering for anyone who has had to navigate this process themselves or has friends and family that are impacted by incarceration.
  • There is no one who has less control over their life than a person trying to reenter society—don't turn your phone off, don't close your office door, don't block on potential distractions.
  • Go with your gut, don't think about what is "right," think about what you truly would do in the situation you are presented with. 

"Business leaders are critical agents of change who can uproot mistakes of the past by simply ensuring a more equitable and fair assessment in the hiring process."

Lauren Bell

Fair Chance Program Manager, Checkr