How an Alabama DA Helped Ex-Offenders Find Second Chances at a Job Fair

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Jefferson County DA Danny Carr began the Second Chance Hiring Fair in 2019 and has attracted hundreds of formerly jailed individuals looking for jobs. Dozens of Birmingham area residents, many of whom had been released after serving time in jail or prison for non-violent offenses, left Boutwell Auditorium on Tuesday with job interviews.

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How an Alabama DA Helped Ex-Offenders Find Second Chances at a Job Fair

By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times Dozens of Birmingham area residents, many of whom had been released after serving time in jail or prison for non-violent offenses, left Boutwell Auditorium on Tuesday with job interviews and access to housing opportunities and other resources. John Gross, who was charged with a misdemeanor in 2018, said he’s been to many job fairs but that those hadn’t worked out. At the Second Chance Jefferson County Hirin…

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