Skip to Main Content

Ban the Box

“Ban the Box,” a proposed new bill, designed to help ex-cons find work.

Aired 04/13/2013 | Rating NR

Due Process

Ban the Box

Special | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

“Ban the Box,” a proposed new bill, designed to help ex-cons find work.

It’s the box that prospective employees have to check: “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” Checking yes usually means you don’t get the job, so a movement’s afoot to “Ban the Box.” The arguments for and against proposed new NJ legislation on this edition of Due Process.

Aired 04/13/2013 | Rating NR

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Due Process is a local public television program presented by NJ PBS

Due Process

Ban the Box

Special | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

It’s the box that prospective employees have to check: “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?” Checking yes usually means you don’t get the job, so a movement’s afoot to “Ban the Box.” The arguments for and against proposed new NJ legislation on this edition of Due Process.

Aired 04/13/2013 | Rating NR

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

How to Watch Due Process

Due Process is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.

Support for PBS provided by:

Due Process is a local public television program presented by NJ PBS

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?