The purpose of this petition is to ban job discrimination against felons seeking employment. The average cost to keep an individual incarcerated is currently costing somewhere around $30,000 per year. If signed, this will eliminate tax dollars spent on keeping these inmates incarcerated by increasing their opportunity of employment as well as hope.
Why is this important?
Allow felons the opportunity to prove themselves as productive members in society. The purpose of an inmate serving time is an attempt to punish and reform these individuals through rehabilitation. No matter what rehabilitation is made, if someone cannot find a job they will likely re-enter the prison system. Put an end to this vicious cycle and reduce tax dollar waste through promoting opportunity.
