The University of Texas School of Law is offering free legal assistance to help individuals expunge eligible criminal records. The following types of criminal records may be eligible for expunction: An arrest for a crime that was never charged; A criminal charge that was dismissed; and Certain misdemeanor juvenile offenses, such as non-traffic Class C […]
Read MoreOn November 14th, the UT Opportunity Forum, the William Wayne Justice Center at UT Law, and the Austin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable hosted a forum titled “Fair Chance Hiring: Reducing Criminal Record Barriers to Employment.” See coverage of this event and the broader issue in the attached article from the Austin American-Statesman.
Read MoreThis year, the A/TCRRT celebrates its ten year anniversary! The A/TCRRT has completed a strategic plan to launch our second decade of work. This plan, which draws upon the input of more than three dozen A/TCRRT Planning Council members, volunteers, and stakeholders, outlines the A/TCRRT’s strategic goals and objectives for fiscal years 2015 to 2017. […]
Read MoreOn April 25, 2012, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the oversight authority responsible for enforcing federal laws against employment discrimination, issued an updated guidance to employers regarding the use of arrest or conviction records in employment decisions. As described in a recent A/TCRRT op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman, what may constitute a civil rights […]
Read MoreThe Austin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable has published its 2014 Reentry Report Card. The Report Card provides a snapshot of the state of offender reentry and reintegration in Travis County, and offers a series of policy and practice recommendations designed to yield more effective reintegration of persons with criminal backgrounds as well as enhanced public safety.
Read MoreAustin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable representatives gave a reentry awareness presentation to the Community Advancement Network (CAN) Community Council on April 21st. This year, the CAN Community Council is focusing each of its meetings on delving into the issues and challenges faced by several vulnerable populations, one of which is individuals with a criminal history. See the PowerPoint presentation here.
Read MoreIn recognition of the April 2014 Civil Rights Summit at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, the A/TCRRT published an op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman about employment policies related to individuals with criminal records. Read it here.
Read MoreFrom the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, here are Tools for System-Involved Adults and Tools for System-Involved Youth.
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