Reform Massachusetts' CORI Laws
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Whereas the laws governing criminal record information were originally written to protect the privacy of ex-offenders; and
Whereas the majority of employers now use CORI in deciding whether or not to hire applicants; and
Whereas 60\% of employers in a recent survey admitted that they would not hire someone with any criminal record whatsoever; and
Whereas the CORI prevents many families from living together due to punitive public housing regulations; and
Whereas housing and employment are the two most important factors in a person's ability to build a positive, healthy, crime-free existence;
Therefore, we the undersigned urge the Massachusetts Legislature to reform the laws governing CORI to reduce its overuse and misuse.
Whereas the majority of employers now use CORI in deciding whether or not to hire applicants; and
Whereas 60\% of employers in a recent survey admitted that they would not hire someone with any criminal record whatsoever; and
Whereas the CORI prevents many families from living together due to punitive public housing regulations; and
Whereas housing and employment are the two most important factors in a person's ability to build a positive, healthy, crime-free existence;
Therefore, we the undersigned urge the Massachusetts Legislature to reform the laws governing CORI to reduce its overuse and misuse.
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150 signatures
Goal: 100
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150.
Kelley Elizabeths
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found guilty of OUI now I CANNOT GET A JOB; most of the time cannot even get 2nd interview for jobs I am qualified to do in OFFICE ADMINISTRATION) I have zero income and am not classified as indigent. Have been suffering this for 3 years!!!
Zip Code
01033
148.
Stephen W
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Not everyone is perfect and does not make mistakes. I think that most of the people deserve a second chance. Therefore I support CORI reform.
Zip Code
01864
147.
Shayne S
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Talk about injustice....CORI is being abused and preventing able bodied citizens from working....Shame on YOU!!
Zip Code
01515
Street Address
206 West Main Street
141.
Roger L
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i have a a&b at a bar was protecting my self found guilty was a r.n. loss my job.
Zip Code
02421
Street Address
573 marrett rd lexington ma
137.
Melissa F
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Female, 29 years old, just one criminal record, Massachusetts college graduate (bachelor of science), Cape Cod resident --- I have been victimized by this unjust legal system far too long. I have been denied housing, gainful employment, credit, my right t
136.
Jeremy M
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A job is not a priviledge; it is a human right and necessity in any just society.
Zip Code
01610
Street Address
950 Main Street #1236
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