Introducing the Fair Chance Hiring Platform

A new collaborative effort to reduce recidivism, increase public safety, and create more jobs by employing justice-involved individuals across the State of Colorado and beyond.

“Fair chance hiring” refers to the practice of employers hiring people with criminal records. It is built on the premise that everyone deserves fair consideration for jobs they are qualified for.

Why should you care about Fair Chance Hiring?

  • "Fair Chance" employees make up 1/3 of the workforce (source ).
  • Retention rates are higher, turnover is lower for employees with a criminal record (source ).
  • The nation's largest employer (the US Military) reports that enlistees with felony records were 33% more likely to be promoted to the rank of Sergeant (source ).
  • Job training & employment for a formerly incarcerated person adds $2,600 to state tax revenue (source ). 

“When companies use their social capital and big platforms for education and leverage, they create impact. Many corporations have already embraced this position of responsibility, and in the past decade there has been a “moral revolution” in capitalism. Study after study shows that businesses that take on controversial political and social issues can both be effective in creating change and earn more customers by doing so.” - RBIJ

Fair Chance Resources

Check our our growing list of resources aimed at supporting fair chance hiring. 

  • Fair Chance Accelerator Program

    Take the next actionable step towards advancing fair chance hiring in the State of Colorado with our new employer-focused cohort program.
    Learn more

  • Fair Chance Employer Interest Form

    Interested in enhancing the talent pool for your company? Want to connect with other employers across the state & nation benefiting from fair chance hiring? Fill out the form below.
    Interest form

  • Justice Involved Interest Form

    If you are justice-involved and looking for jobs, resources and support, fill out this form so we can connect with you.
    Interest form

  • Job Board

    We've just launched a careers board with jobs from employers that are actively engaged in fair chance hiring. Check back often for new jobs added.
    View careers

  • Fair Chance Hiring Toolkit

    Our open source resource for fair chance hiring that aims to equip your business or organization with a step-by-step framework to successfully implement your own fair chance hiring model. 
    View the toollkit

  • Doing the Work | Resources to Understand the American Criminal Justice System

    Our open source resource list for learning about about the American Criminal Justice System so you are more informed.
    View the resources

  • The Stories of Justice Project

    A new project from Justice Reskill that aims to tell the stories of justice involved people and the people that support them across America.
    Learn more

  • The CO Reentry Ecosystem Map

    A new visual map of the organizations working to advance equity for the justice-involved community in the state of Colorado.
    Coming soon!

Fair Chance Employers

Our growing list of employers engaging in fair chance hiring in Colorado and beyond. Interested in joining this list? Fill out our interest form here and we'll be in t ouch!

Founding Network Members

Our founding network members are actively engaged in advancing the cause of fair chance hiring in the State of Colorado and beyond.

Interested in engaging with our network? Fill out our interest form here and we'll be in touch!

Thank you to these elected officials for their support of fair chance hiring across the state of Colorado: