Wife in Georgia wants to help husband get a job

Hello Mr Mayo,

I have been reading your blog and and suggestions in a desperate search to help my husband. He has felonies that are over ten years old and he still has a lot trouble finding a job. The last felony he got he was 19. He was a stupid teenager doing stupid things just like all of his other friends. His felonies are not violent or drug related, but that doesn't matter. I hate to say it but if you have any type of felony in the state of GA you are screwed. Your life might as well be over, unless of course you have loads of money at your disposal so that you can have them expunged, but that doesn't always work. Some employers still count them depending on what type of felony it is.

Felons are treated like garbage when comes to getting jobs. They want these people to pay for the crimes, but what lawmakers do not and will not accept is that they are perpetuating the crime problem in this country because there are not enough programs to help people that made a few mistakes in their lives and are trying to make right. It is so unfair. Their should be limitations on how far back employers can go on background checks. Also I think that if the felon was placed on parole or in a half way house for more than a year after their incarceration they should be evaluated and certified as to whether or not they are reformed. I think that it should be a program that the court system and the lawmakers work together on. There has to be some way to keep these people from having to resort back to crime. It is a burden that is placed on the family as well as the ex-offender. And someone needs to wake up and realize that people CAN change and that no one is perfect, and EVERYONE deserves a chance to have a good life and be able to provide and support for their family.

Frustrated Wife

Wife in Georgia wants to help husband get a job

Hello Wife,

I certainly can see that you are frustrated. You mentioned expungement and how it is an option only for those who can afford it. Expungement is a viable option for some ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. Fortunately you may be able to get help. You may want to try the Georgia Justice Project.

The Georgia Justice Project (GJP) combines legal and social services. Staff attorneys and social workers develop long-term relationships with clients who must make a commitment to rehabilitation before being accepted as clients. GJP helps clients during incarceration and helps to facilitate release on parole supervision. Individuals with criminal records receive assistance transitioning from prison to society and may be employed in the landscaping business owned and operated by GJP. Drug testing is a component of the GJP program and, if necessary, clients are assisted in obtaining drug treatment. 

Contact:

Georgia Justice Project
438 Edgewood Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30312
404-827-0027
www.gjp.org


If the GJP is not near you, perhaps they can provide information about free or nearly free legal services in your area. They may be also able to identify other resources and services near you that assist ex-offenders and felons in getting jobs.

I hope this helps.

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Wife in Georgia wants to help husband get a job

Felon with DUI needs Job

My name is Felicia and my husband is a felon because of 4 DUI's. We have been married 2 1/2 years. We moved from GA to TX in May and before we got here we applied for a job for Sam's on line. Every thing looked good until he went in the office to finish his paper work. We never lied about the his background and it is not getting us any where. We are about to lose a lot because I am also looking. I am not a felon but it is even hard for me. We get up every day like we are going to punch a clock and come home wait and in the end nothing because of his background. And as I write this email my husband is wanting to leave TX and go back to GA. I really don't want to leave my only to grandchildren and go back to GA. I know this may be a long shot and I don't even know if the right person will see it, but I am going to believe in God in at this hour that a break through will come. God bless.

 Felon with DUI needs Job

Hello Felicia,

Do not assume that your husband cannot get a job because of his record. Ex-offenders and felons are hired everyday. Finding a job is a numbers game. The more job leads you find, the more interviews you will get. The more interviews you get, the more offers you will receive. The challenge is to get as many quality job leads as possible. Regular readers of my blog know the first suggestion I make to ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs is to make a visit to their nearest One-stop Career Center. This is a really underutilized resource. Each state has a network of centers that provide an assortment of free services that can help you and your husband in getting a job. In addition, these centers provide a long list of services that can help people get jobs and even train them for new careers. Some services available are:

Career planning and counseling

Workshops (Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills, and related topics.)

Computers with internet access and word processing

Lists of local job listings

Printers, fax machines, phones, and copiers for job search use

Each center has trained counselors that provide one-on-one assistance. Many of them have experience assisting ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs. You can find the One-stop Career Center nearest you at:

www.servicelocator.org


One final suggestion I will make is for your husband to join a support group like Alcoholics Anonymous. Along with getting help for his problem, he will meet people in his same situation or has overcome it. He will probably meet people who know of employers who hire people with convictions like his.

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Despite Withheld Adjudication offender can't find job

Hello,

My name is Joy and I have been reading your blogs and need some advice. I have a felony charge from 2012 that my adjudication was withheld. Although I am not supposed to be a convicted felon this charge is still showing on my record. I am a college student and am interested in entering the medical field as an administrator. I have been denied by the Florida nursing board to become a nurse. I do not understand to my knowledge if adjudication was withheld I am not a convicted felon please give me advise and lead me in some direction.

Thanks

Despite Withheld Adjudication offender can't find job

Hello Joy,

Some ex-offenders and felons are unsure how deferred adjudication affects their opportunities for jobs.

I get numerous questions about withheld adjudication / deferred judgement /deferred adjudication. Ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs should know what it means because it could have a major impact on their ability to be hired for some jobs.

Withheld adjudication / deferred judgement/deferred adjudication generally refers to a decision by a judge to place a person on probation without an adjudication or judgement of guilt. There will be terms set by the court, usually a fine and a period of probation. Once the terms are met, the charges are usually dismissed. There will be no conviction associated with that offense. If the person does not complete the terms of probation and or the fine is not paid, a finding of guilty may be entered and the person may be sentenced according to the penalties specified for the offense.

So when completing an application that asks if you "Have you ever been convicted of a crime, you can answer "no" and rightly so because you haven't. Bear in mind that the charge will appear on a background check as a charge and not a conviction. You should have no problem with this. To absolutely certain of the status, you should check with the prosecutor or your probation officer associated with your case. The exception to this is, what I believe happened to you. Even though the charges may have been formally dismissed, they will always be visible to law enforcement agencies, the court system and government agencies. The medical board is a government agency therefore will have access to the charges. I don't know what your charges were but it may be possible that the medical board took them into account.

Even if chose to have the charges sealed (hidden from public view,) once again, they will always be visible to law enforcement agencies, the court system and government agencies. This is general information and not intended as legal advice. Many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs need legal advice. For a definitive answer you should contact your local legal aid office. There you may be able to get low-cost or even no-cost assistance with any options available.

I hope this helps you understand a little better.


 

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Hello,

My name is Patrick. I am a 37 year old father of six children from Alabama, and I have sustained a blemish of one felony on my record. Both during and after incarceration, I've made every effort to not only enrich my life but enhance it. Since my release in 2009, I've searched and applied for numerous jobs, and basically came up with nothing. I possess an A.S. in Sociology and I am currently six classes away from my B.S. in Applied Computer Science.

I know the economy is in a slump,and there are plenty of people out of work, however, I try to remain optimistic that things will get better. My faith in God is all need to sustain me. The correction system is punitive than rehabilitative. If a person is convicted, serves their time, some forgiveness should be shown and afforded to that person and become a productive citizen. I welcome all resources, literature, and etc. to help me find a career. Please help! Thank you.

Respectfully yours,

Patrick

Job Opportunities for Educated Felons

Hello Patrick,

For many ex offenders and felons searching jobs, the United Way is a great place to begin. The United Way supports a number of organizations that have contacts to open positions. Perhaps a more polished professional like yourself may be better served by contacting your local S.C.O.R.E (Service Corp of Retired Executives) office. As the name implies, there are retired executives who serve communities in many ways. Perhaps you may find valuable contacts that could help you locate your next opportunity.

Another suggestion I often make to ex-offenders and felons looking for employment is to apply with cover letters and resumes. Often when applicants apply directly to employers this way, the question of a criminal record never comes up. This will give a prospective employer the opportunity to meet the man behind the resume.

One final suggestion, I also suggest to those with college degrees to look to local community colleges. Often there are adjunct instructor positions available teaching basic subjects like English or basic math or perhaps there is an opening teaching your specialty.

I hope this helps.


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