Second Chance
Do you think ex convicts should be allowed a second chance in life?
Should they be treated like a convict when they're on job interviews?
Why do you think its so hard for an ex convict to get back on their feet after being in jail?
Does it matter what the ex convict did in the past or should it matter where they're trying to go?
Would you give an ex convict a job if you were the one hiring them? Why or why not?
Should the only job an ex convict can be able to get is a warehouse job?
Many people who were convicted often gets out and wants second chance in life. Is it up to us to give it to them or should they just live life like a regular person? Most ex convicts change when they get out of prison, shouldn't they be able to work in a corporate office without someone helping them get the job? They might be one of the smartest people in the world, and just because they made a mistake in life should they be punished for it?
Emmanuel Tyler
16 comments:
This is a big problem in society today. I believe that if someone has done their time, they should have the same opportunity as anyone else. The problem is when they can't get a job, often times they become depressed and frustrated over the situation. I have friends and family that are affected by this issue. It is nearly impossible for a felon to get a job unless they know someone who knows someone. I do think there needs to be standards still in place for sex offenders. Obviously you wouldn't want a sex offender working in a daycare or nursing home.
Angela Cole
Depending on the charge i do feel like some convicts should be allowed a second chance. No they shouldn't people shouldn't be discriminated against. Because people fear them and feel like they will repeat their actions even after being set free. I think it should matter what they are trying to do but if they did a real crazy crime it will probably be hard for anyone to look at them with a straight face. I would personally because i know some people who have been convicted for things they didn't do, and i know people who committed crimes and learned from their mistakes. No ex convicts should have equal opportunity. They should be able to be treated like a normal person after being released. If someone is smart or have talents they should be able to use their talents as long as they don't repeat their actions.
Ian 10:00
I think it depends on what crime they have been convicted of in the past. If it was murder or a sex crime of some sort then I think people should be very catious. I think in a lot of situations they do deserve a second chance because hopefully most of the ex convicts learned that what they did was wrong and regret doing what they did and if they are entirely sorry for what they have done then they probably will not do it again. In that case I think ex convicts should get a second chance for certain jobs and stuff. They should be treated normally after being released but I would not want an ex convict to be working in a place with a lot of children if they were convicted of some sort of a sex crime.
Shelby Walker
I think it depends on what crime they have been convicted of in the past. If it was murder or a sex crime of some sort then I think people should be very catious. I think in a lot of situations they do deserve a second chance because hopefully most of the ex convicts learned that what they did was wrong and regret doing what they did and if they are entirely sorry for what they have done then they probably will not do it again. In that case I think ex convicts should get a second chance for certain jobs and stuff. They should be treated normally after being released but I would not want an ex convict to be working in a place with a lot of children if they were convicted of some sort of a sex crime.
Shelby Walker
The number one thing to remember is that everyone is human and deserves another chance. Life is hard enough and people who are convicted of a crime will have to deal with being judged by their past.
No they should be treated as a person who is interest in getting a job, just like anyone else. Would you like to be treated, differently due to something you did or said.
People that have been in jail, have limited movement they are confined to a "structure" environment in which they have no say over their lives. They are told when to sleep, eat, shower, go out of their cells. So when they get out and have all the freedom to go where they want, and the responsibility is on them to provide for themselves, that's when they become scare, fearful of the unknown as to where they will live and a lot of convicts go back to what actually got them locked up in the first place, because they feel that that is something that they can control. So trying to get work and fit back into a society that has changed since they were locked up is a challenge.
It matters to a degree, some convicts should never be let back out in society and there are the ones that have commented a crime where no one was hurt. The prime thing to look at is if this person is showing signs of really wanting to get their life together and is doing everything to make it happen, the right way then I say let his past be his past.
It would depend on his interview and the sort of crime he has commented, also what has he been doing since he got out.
No there are many convicts who have turned their lives around for the better, who have become pillars of society, such as Judge Mattis.
12:42 be Linda
I believe everyone deserves a 2nd chance. I think its so unfair that people who have been incarcerated, gets out, and tries to do the right thing (get a job, support their family, go to school,etc.) but yet they are still looked as a criminal. I deal with this on a daily. My child's father is a good guy: hardworking, intelligent, a good father,and one of the nicest people you will meet. He has done plenty of time in prioson due to drug convictions, and because he is a felon, the only work he can find is through friends or relatives. He tries and tries to fill out applications, but he never gets a call back or get any jobs because of his record. I feel like as long as the person is trying and is willing to prove to you that they are not the same, that they should be given another chance. Society is so f***'d up and it's sad! I wouldn't have a problem hiring a person with a felony or any criminal background. I dont see why they even have that on applications. Soon as an ex convict sees that, they automatically lose hope. it's a crazy world that we live in. but hey! it is what it is.
Kiara Dudley
I believe it has to deal with certain crime that if convict should get a second chance in life. I don't think people are treated like convicts while they're going through their job interviews but they aren't view as a credible person as someone that doesn't have a permitted recorded.
It's so hard for for an ex convict to get back on their feet after being in jail because while they are jail, times change out in the real world and they have a hard time adjusting to it. Also a lot of convicts have a hard time get back on their feet because most of the time they are re offending since that is all they know how to do.
I think it completely matters on what the convict did in the past that should matter where they are trying to go because they can be the most serious criminal and you don't want that around you or even near your company or working with you. I would never give an ex convict a job because studies have show that they're more likely to re offended and do the same crime that they did in the past.
Kyle Ogle (Noon)
In life we all make mistakes. It's what makes us human. I think some convicts realize that they made a huge mistake in life and want to better themselves in a positive manner. Some convicts find god while they are in jail and realize that there is more to life. In this case i think that convicts should be given a second chance. I also think that the convicts should be watched carefully because you never know if someone is telling the truth and if they even deserve a chance. But as far as my thoughts i feel like everyone single person in the world has made a huge mistake and they always end up getting a second chance, so why should convicts?
-Jonathon
This is a major issue with our society today. If someone has done their time they should be able to have the same opportunity as everyone else who fails at something in life. I believe that they can't get jobs because they aren't able to to be trusted, and we don't look at the good they can bring into certain work fields. I think there needs to be standards still in place when it come to sex offenders. You would not want a sex offender working in a place with any young children or a nursing home.
D
Honestly, I think it depends on the individual and what their crime was. If it was something like a DUI, then yes, I believe they should be given another chance because it was obviously a stupid mistake. However, if it was a serious crime, such as domestic abuse, murder, rape, etc. then I believe the person hiring them should be very cautious. It is not fair for those ex-convicts who truly are rehabilitated to be treated the same way as those who maybe are more dangerous. Although, I'm not saying that they should be completely forgiven. It's not fair to those people who have worked hard and remained responsible their whole lives to be treated the same as ex-convicts. Basically, employers should be cautious when hiring ex-convicts--treat them with respect, but keep in mind that they've made some bad mistakes in the past.
~Megan Strom
I think it depends on the individual. I also think it will sort of depend on the past committed crime, it would be a lot harder to hire a past murderer than say a illegal stock market crime. See? But, if the crime is non violent I think those individuals should be given more of a chance than the violent crime ex cons. Maybe that is not fair of me, but as I see it, it's is safer for the people that have to work with that individual.
Ex convicts should get a second chance in life. If they are working toward to make their lives better, then why not get a second chance. No, they should like any individual coming into the interview, but it sometimes depends on what they did and what kind of job they are applying for. They were in jail or prison for abundant amount of time. It will always be hard for them no matter how much they change their lives. It does to an extent, it is nice that they are trying to fix their life, but its hard for people that committed a serious crime. Yes, I would give a ex convict a job, but I would look at what they were convicted for. If it was something were it could effect my place of business then I would not allow it. If it was nothing to minor then why not they are trying to fix their life not make it worse, they were in jail or prison for so long already. A warehouse job is not the only job a ex convict should get.
Alexis H (noon)
I believe that, in theory, everyone deserves a second chance, but unfortunately it's not that simple; people can't always get what they deserve. An employer's job is to hire the best people for the job, and that means people that are reliable, won't endanger the company, and won't physically endanger customers or coworkers. Depending on what crime the ex-convict was charged with, it can be an indicator that the person won't meet all the former requirements. An extreme example might be--it wouldn't be a good idea to hire a sex offender to work at a school around little kids. This is just common sense, but the principle rings true in lower-profile situations as well.
Trevor J. (10AM)
Depending on what they were charged with then they should get a second chance in life. Everyone makes mistakes and no one deserves to be treated like a convict all their life especially if it was not meant to happen and it just really depends on the situation. No, no one should be treated like a convict on an interview. It's hard for a convict to get back on their feet after jail because no one wants to hire a convict some people don't believe in second changes and that's a bit sad. Again like I said depending on what they were convicted for then I would consider hiring them for a job. I believe in second chances thats why. And no who wants to work at a warehouse all of their life.
Shantel(NOON)
I think depending on what they were charged with then they should get a second chance in life. Everyone makes mistakes in their lives some better than none but I dont think any one deserves to be treated like a convict all their life especially if it was not meant to happen and it just really depends on the situation. For example no one should be treated like a convict on an interview. It's already hard for a convict to get back on their feet after jail because no one wants to hire a convict some people don't believe in second changes and that's a bit sad. Again like I said depending on what they were convicted for then I would consider hiring them for a job. I believe in second chances thats why. And no who wants to work at a warehouse all of their life they should still get more chances at life and oppurtunities.
Brandan M
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