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Dec 18, 2020

D.C. Council Passes Bill Lowering Barriers To Employment For Residents With Criminal Records

The new legislation bars licensing boards from considering criminal records unless charges “directly relate” to an occupation, among other regulatory reforms.

Mar 25, 2016

Report: Some D.C. Women Imprisoned More Than 1000 Miles From Their Families

The District’s lack of federal facilities for women leads to unique challenges.

 
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