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Study Finds That Almost One Third of Americans Are Arrested By Age 23

1/4/2012

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The New York Times recently reported on a national study with some startling results pertaining to America’s youth and the criminal justice system.  According to the study, 30.2% of all Americans are arrested by age 23 for offenses greater than minor traffic violations.  This figure is a substantial increase from the results of a similar study conducted in 1965, which found an arrest rate of 22%.

The implications of these results are significant when set against the backdrop of the American workforce.  As highlighted in the article:

                     Criminal justice experts said the 30.2 percent figure was especially 
                     notable at a time when employers, aided by the Internet, routinely 
                     conduct criminal background checks on job candidates.

The advancement of information technology has lead to background checks becoming more prevalent and thorough than ever before.  At a time with a down economy, employers are finding ways to sift through the countless applicants quickly and easily.  One of the initial ways of doing so is by casting out applicants with criminal records.

It is troubling to consider that nearly a third of America’s workforce could face major hurdles in future employment.  There are a lot of good, talented people out there who can’t find a job right now simply because of a mistake they made as a youth or young adult.

Luckily, in Illinois we have open channels to allow people to move past their criminal history.  Most arrests will be eligible to expunge or seal.  Even for those that aren’t eligible, there is also the option of executive clemency, which brings with it the possibility of completely wiping one’s record clear.  So of the 30.2% that committed offenses in Illinois, many will be able to clear their records and apply for jobs with the confidence that a youthful mistake won’t hold them back.

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