A man gets arrested for burglary, but what doesn’t make the headlines is why he did it—he was trying to feed a meth addiction that had already cost him his…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, over 70 million Americans have a criminal record, and roughly 19 million have felony convictions. That means 1 in 3 working-age adults face…
Finding a job after a felony conviction can be a daunting task. Many employers are hesitant to hire individuals with a criminal record, leaving felons facing significant barriers to employment.…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, over 19 million U.S. citizens have felony convictions on their record as of 2023. That includes thousands looking for a second chance in…
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). According to the ATF’s official guide on firearms, firearms are defined as: "Any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or…
Prison is tough. Isolation. Regret. Fear. Shame. Even boredom and depression. These emotions aren’t rare—they’re the norm for many inmates. But something amazing happens when someone meets the Prince of…
Yes, FedEx hire felons, but it depends on the type of felony, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the position applied for. Each case is reviewed individually.
According to the Prison Policy Initiative, the U.S. spends over $80 billion annually on corrections. Yet, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the hidden…
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 1 in 3 adults in America has a criminal record, and nearly 19 million Americans have felony convictions. That's a huge population that…
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), an estimated 6.1 million adults in the United States have a felony conviction on their record. That’s nearly 1 in every 40…
Yes, UPS hires felons for various entry-level roles such as package handlers, driver helpers, and seasonal positions. While they do not have a blanket policy against hiring felons, each candidate…
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers must provide equal hiring opportunities and avoid blanket bans on hiring individuals with a criminal record. This means companies like…
According to the U.S. Department of Education, over 6.1 million students benefited from Pell Grants during the 2022–23 academic year. That’s a powerful number—and moms make up a growing share…
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over 70 million Americans have a criminal record, and for many, getting a job is one of the biggest hurdles to…
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the trucking industry moves 72.6% of America’s freight by weight—making it the backbone of the U.S. economy. And based on projections from the…
Having a felony conviction can significantly impact one's career prospects, but it doesn't have to mean the end of your dreams. In the medical field, there are numerous felony-friendly careers…
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