Box not banned everywhere
New Haven officials have called the passage of “Ban the Box” — a program that prevents businesses from discriminating against felons in hiring — an important step for the improvement of prisoner re-entry in the city. But at least for now, this measure may be more symbolic than tangible in its results.
Because of the specific mandates of New Haven’s “Ban the Box” ordinance, which was passed Feb. 17, effects will most likely only be felt in the long run. While the legislation was meant to end criminal-history discrimination on job applications, most private businesses within New...
