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Techdump Part of Tech Dump’s mission is to recycle and rebuild discarded electronics. The other part is to rebuild lives. Tech Dump hires people who have “owned their past” and are ready to change their lives. Some of the company’s 45 employees have never held a real job, so there’s extensive training. That training often includes basic workplace “soft skills,” such as showing up on time, taking orders from a boss and dealing with workplace conflict. That job can have a profound effect. She tells the story of a recent employee who came to them with a felony on his record. He drove for Tech Dump for nine months before being hired full time by Metro Transit, which comes with a middle-class wage and union benefits. We have all types of grants that they can take advantage of to get restarted on life. Tech Dump’s model of hiring and providing training to people with criminal records to help them get back into the job market was one reason Dan Rogers of Eagan-based IT firm Cadan Technologies...

 FELONY FRIENDLY HOUSING Beyond Backgrounds About Beyond Backgrounds What is Beyond Backgrounds? A program that provides support to landlords who are willing to rent to someone with criminal, credit or rental history barriers in their background. When a landlord rents to a Beyond Backgrounds participant, they have access to up to $2,000 of free insurance in the following circumstances: Damage to the unit beyond what the security deposit covers. Unpaid rent at the end of the lease term beyond what is covered by the security deposit. Court filing fees if an eviction is pursued beyond what is covered by the security deposit. Other unfortunate circumstances beyond what is covered by the security deposit. Is it effective? Take a look at our  Beyond Backgrounds Impact Report  below. How do you get such good results? Most renters in  Beyond Backgrounds  have case management support and rental assistance. We also reach out to all program participants (both landlords and...

https://pa.courts.state.mn.us PA Courts Mn https://chs.state.mn.us State of MN Records https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/criminal-history-search.aspx BCA records how to order SEARCH CRIMINAL HISTORY How can I obtain a copy of my own criminal history record? You may request a printed copy of your own criminal history record by writing or visiting the BCA office. You will receive both public and private data. Written requests must include: full name with correct spelling, date of birth, and any other names used, including maiden and former married names. Your request must be signed, dated, and your signature notarized by a notary public. If your request is for immigration purposes or for use outside of the United States, please indicate that in your request. Enclose a personal check, money order, cashier’s check, certified or business check, for $8.00 made payable to the BCA.  Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Response time for mail requests is approximately two we...

  Criminal Expungement: MN Courts Criminal Expungement: MN Courts What is criminal expungement? Criminal expungement is the process of going to court to ask a judge to seal records from a criminal court case so that they cannot be seen by the public. It is important to remember that  an expunged record is NOT destroyed . The police, law enforcement agencies, FBI, immigration, and other public officials may still see sealed records from criminal court cases for certain purposes. Usually, people ask for an expungement when they have been denied a job, housing, or a professional license because of their criminal background. NOTE:  Expungement of Housing Eviction Court Records is a separate court process. This type of expungement asks for a judge to seal an eviction court record (formerly known as unlawful detainer) from public view. Eviction expungement has different steps and requirements.

Amicus Reconnect’ s free drop-in services help individuals who have been incarcerated connect to the ingredients of day-to-day living such as housing, employment, and transportation. Most of the people we serve have recently left a correctional facility and are experiencing how difficult it can be for people with criminal records to find basic necessities like employment and stable housing. Some people return to Reconnect in need of assistance such as low-cost transit passes or connections to meals, clothing, or furniture.   Amicus-Reconnect Eligibility Ages served:  18+ Genders served  All genders Payments accepted:  Services are free to participants Referral needed:   No Reconnecting & Rebuilding Lives After Prison  The time immediately following release from prison is crucial for someone choosing to walk a more hopeful path. Re...