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Orca Newsletter August : Tenant & Employment Background Investigations

First Page The “Science Daily” says prior DUIs predict future Criminal Activity among firearm Owners Among individuals who legally purchased handguns in California, prior convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) and other alcohol-related crimes were associated with a substantial increase in risk for subsequent violent or firearm-related crime, according to a study published Jan. […]

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California’s New Criminal Background Check Regulations to Go Into Effect July 1, 2017

California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) recently enacted regulations that impose additional burdens on employers’ use of criminal background checks in employment decisions. The new regulations are expected to go into effect on July 1, 2017. The new regulations apply state-wide and, ultimately, will make it difficult for any employer in California to […]

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Prior DUIs predict future criminal activity among firearm owners

Dennis Brownstein’s Extreme court News (And other things too) The “Science Daily” says prior DUIs predict future Criminal Activity among firearm Owners Among individuals who legally purchased handguns in California, prior convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) and other alcohol-related crimes were associated with a substantial increase in risk for subsequent violent or firearm-related […]

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ACLU—Message to H.R. Directors, Employers, and Landlords

Second Chances One in four Americans has a criminal record, and a criminal record can be a big obstacle to housing and employment. The ACLU of Washington’s Second Chances Project provides direct legal services to individuals who want to reduce the barriers posed by criminal records. We also provide resources and community education on criminal records issues. The Problem Over […]

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