In the US, one in three adults have a criminal record, ranging from a single arrest to serving jail time. And for people who’ve spent time in prison, the challenges of finding steady employment after release can be formidable—as are the risks of not finding it.
Without steady employment, the chances of recidivism increase exponentially. In some states, formerly incarcerated individuals who can’t find or keep a job have a recidivism rate of 52 percent over three years. For those who can remain employed, the rate drops to 16 percent. But getting hired can be easier said than done for people with a record.
That’s where organizations like Kitchens for Good come in…