Abstract
Although discrimination on the basis of previous incarceration is illegal in New York, many employers still screen job applicants based on prior convictions. We conducted a study of New York State hospitals to examine the use of incarceration histories in online applications. Two-thirds of NYS hospitals asked questions about convictions. This was most common in hospitals located in suburban and rural areas. This practice may deny returning prisoners and their communities the numerous benefits of employment.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 126-128 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Social Medicine |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Community Health
- Employment
- Formerly incarcerated
- Policies
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
