How past crimes are driving job seekers into poverty

Name: How past crimes are driving job seekers into poverty
Uploaded: 2015-01-23T21:46:56Z
Duration: P494S
Description: Even years after they've served time for past criminal infractions, those applying for jobs are often unable to find work -- especially in a climate of extreme job competition. And amid the Recession and grindingly slow economic recovery, applicants with criminal backgrounds are increasingly being driven into poverty. NewsHour's Stephen Fee reports.

Clip: 01/22/2015 | 8m 14s

Even years after they've served time for past criminal infractions, those applying for jobs are often unable to find work -- especially in a climate of extreme job competition. And amid the Recession and grindingly slow economic recovery, applicants with criminal backgrounds are increasingly being driven into poverty. NewsHour's Stephen Fee reports.

Aired: 01/22/15

Rating: NR

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