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    1 in 3 adults in the United States have a criminal record, which offers significant challenges to these individuals, including reentering the job market after incarceration. Over the years, there’s been a push for “Ban the Box” policies that call for removing questions asking about criminal history on job applications to give former offenders a fair chance by delaying background checks until later in the hiring process. Those who are against early screening argue that former offenders shouldn’t continue to be punished by the system, especially when it disproportionally affects minorities. It also prevents applicants from contributing and reintegrating into society and reducing dependency on social services. Those who disagree and say that screening a job applicant’s criminal history is important, argue that employers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their business, employees, and customers and make informed hiring decisions. Without early screening, some recent studies show that employers might unconsciously resort to biased assumptions or stereotypes when evaluating candidates. With this context, we debate Ban the Box: Should We Banish the Criminal History Check Box from Job Applications?
    
    Friday, April 19, 2024
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Bill Gertz

Defense and National Security Reporter for the Washington Times and the Author of several books

Bill has written many books, including “Enemies: How America’s Foes Steal Our Vital Secrets” and “How We Let It Happen and The China Threat: How the People’s Republic Targets America.” He is also an analyst for Fox News and has been interviewed on many news programs.

Debates Featuring Bill Gertz

Beware the Dragon: A Booming China Spells Trouble for America

With Bill Gertz, James McGregor, John J. Mearsheimer, Michael Pillsbury, Daniel H. Rosen, J. Stapleton Roy
May 16, 2007

With unprecedented economic growth, rapidly developing military technology, and increasing prominence on the world stage, China is booming. Does this spell trouble for American prosperity and security? Or is China’s national assent an opportunity for mutually beneficial trade and shared global leadership?

Beware the Dragon: A Booming China Spells Trouble for America

With unprecedented economic growth, rapidly developing military technology, and increasing prominence on the world stage, China is booming. Does this spell trouble for American prosperity and security? Or is China’s national assent an opportunity for…

With Bill Gertz, James McGregor, John J. Mearsheimer, Michael Pillsbury, Daniel H. Rosen, J. Stapleton Roy
May 16, 2007

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