(Dolan, 13) Even having their name simply jotted down and added to a list could be a possible problem during background checks. Employers can ask about prior convictions or simply do a background check of an individual, and it is up to their discretion whether or not they consider someone with a criminal background. More often than not, employers are hesitant to employ someone with a record, regardless of their experience and certifications. The chances of being denied employment are greater if the potential employee happens to be a person of color. A member of Khmer Girls in Action’s Young Men’s Empowerment Program experienced difficulties obtaining a job due to a police officer marking him down as someone who was affiliated with gang members, despite not being in the gang himself. (Ahuja and Chlala,
(Dolan, 13) Even having their name simply jotted down and added to a list could be a possible problem during background checks. Employers can ask about prior convictions or simply do a background check of an individual, and it is up to their discretion whether or not they consider someone with a criminal background. More often than not, employers are hesitant to employ someone with a record, regardless of their experience and certifications. The chances of being denied employment are greater if the potential employee happens to be a person of color. A member of Khmer Girls in Action’s Young Men’s Empowerment Program experienced difficulties obtaining a job due to a police officer marking him down as someone who was affiliated with gang members, despite not being in the gang himself. (Ahuja and Chlala,