Sherri, I do agree with you that employment is often seen as the cornerstone of successful regeneration into the community after incarceration. It's not easy to find a job after being released into society. Typically, if a person has a criminal record, the first thing they would try to do is try to clear their criminal record if possible. However, if they cannot clear their record, most people go on to live productive lives and overcome the challenges that a criminal record represents. They should lead by example, if they believe that one or a few of their past actions, do not define who they, others are likely to believe that also. During the job interviews don't no for an answer, keep trying, keep asking, keep applying until something happens.
