Lessons from JPMorgan Chase’s Second Chance Initiative

A recent study conducted by JPMorganChase examines how second chance employment initiatives can expand opportunity for individuals with criminal records while strengthening the broader economy. It offers a practical look at how hiring practices, policy advocacy, and community partnerships can work together to remove barriers to workforce participation.

It also underscores a critical reality: barriers to employment are among the most significant and lasting consequences of involvement in the criminal legal system.

You can read the full study here.