On June 11, 2024, our Fair Chance Criminal Justice Project partnered with AJ’s Cheesecakes to host a Second Chance Business Mixer in Durham, North Carolina.

The event hosted a diverse array of local business leaders interested in joining the second chance movement. Participants engaged with juvenile-involved people and reentry service providers to discuss ways to work collectively to help justice-involved people obtain and keep meaningful employment.

The business leaders and advocates discussed the transformative power of policies and practices that promote Second Chance employment. These policies provide opportunities for people impacted by the criminal justice system and also enrich workplaces with dedicated employees.

The discussion highlighted the numerous benefits of integrating Second Chance initiatives into business practice. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in our mission for second chances in the workplace.

Learn about becoming a second-chance employer here