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RBIJ Joins Amicus Brief: Supporting the Integrity of Record Sealing Laws and Fair Hiring Practices
RBIJ has joined Community Legal Services and The Clean Slate Initiative in filing an amicus brief in Doe v. InformData, LLC, currently before the Fourth Circuit.
Help RBIJ and Unlock shape support for employers
We’re excited to announce a new partnership between RBIJ and Unlock! This collaboration will empower UK businesses and organizations to build more inclusive workplaces by providing essential support and guidance for recruiting people with criminal records.
RBIJ Receives Donation from Checkr to Support Fair Chance Hiring Mission
RBIJ was honored to be named the recipient of a $10,000 contribution from Checkr, the leading technology company in the background check industry, as part of their 2023 Pledge 1% Social Impact of the Year Award.
RBIJ Expands Advisory Council
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) today announced the addition of four leaders in justice system reform and workforce inclusivity to its Advisory Council.
Walmart Renews Funding for Unlock Potential
Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity has renewed its funding for the Unlock Potential (UP) program, a hiring program for at-risk youth.
House of Lords: #FairChecks Reception
On April 19 RBIJ was thrilled to bring together an incredible group of business leaders, parliamentarians and justice campaigners at the House of Lords to kick-off our support of the #FairChecks campaign. #FairChecks is a growing movement to reform the UK’s broken, ineffective and unfit-for-purpose criminal record check system.
Unlock Potential, Award Winning Hiring Program Aimed at Preventing Incarceration, Announces Regional Partnerships with Virgin Hotels and Burlington Stores
Virgin Hotels and Burlington Stores are the two newest employers joining Unlock Potential, where they will use intentional hiring to prevent incarceration.
Six New Companies Join Workforce and Justice Alliance
Six new companies have announced their participation in the Workforce and Justice Alliance, a groundbreaking coalition committed to using their platforms to drive narrative change.
RBIJ Announces Maha Jweied as Co-CEO
RBIJ is thrilled to announce that Maha Jweied will be joining Celia Ouellette as Co-CEO of RBIJ!
Businesses Form Workforce and Justice Alliance to Drive Criminal Justice Reform
U.S. businesses have come together to launch the Workforce and Justice Alliance (WJA), a groundbreaking coalition to help deliver criminal justice reform across the country.
Greyston Bakery Joins Groundbreaking Unlock Potential Employment Program as it Announces Pilot Locations, Partner Organizations, and Training Kick-off
Greyston Bakery is the newest employer joining Unlock Potential, expanding their existing Open Hiring model to create meaningful first-chances for at-risk youth.
Business Leaders Back Federal Clean Slate
Business leaders across the country offered support for the Clean Slate Act, aligning with the vast majority of Americans who back meaningful second chances.
Unlock Potential: American Family Insurance and Delta Air Lines join racial equity focused youth hiring program to prevent incarceration
American Family Insurance and Delta Air Lines are the two newest businesses to join Unlock Potential.
Business leaders testify in support of the Colorado Clean Slate Act
Business leaders testified in the House Judiciary Committee in support of the Colorado Clean Slate Act (SB22-099), which will help provide access to employment, education, and housing for thousands of Coloradans.
Businesses Call on Justice Secretary Robert Buckland MP Release of Prisoners to Prevent COVID-19 Spread
Leaders from the business and legal communities have co-signed an open letter to Justice Secretary Robert Buckland MP to release medically vulnerable and nonviolent offenders at risk of COVID-19 in prisons and jails.