This pamphlet explains Article 23-A of New York’s Corrections law for people who have a criminal record. It makes them aware of actions that they can take as individuals, in addition to helping them understand their rights.
2011

Grid images of individual people smiling, with the phrase “These people all have something in common” underneath. Black and White backgrounds with black and red text.

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Made in conjunction with graphic artists through Centre for Urban Pedagogy’s Public Access Design Fellowship and advocacy communities. Two projects are selected and then finalised by the jury and the design fellow is matched with the corresponding cause. CUP provides support in design and production for the four- six month projects. Each project is an educational tool and a display of design. The production costs of editing and printing are covered by CUP. Additionally, the advocacy partners involved are each given 1,000 copies to distribute amongst their constituents.

Discusses the number of Americans with a criminal record (1-5) and the difficulty they have finding work post incarceration. There are personal accounts in conjunction with an explanation of Article 23-A of New York’s Corrections Law, which requires employers to consider the criminal records within the context in which they were gained, for example, how old they were when the offence was committed. Enforcing the fact that it is illegal to not hire someone based solely on their possession of a criminal record.

Designed by Sara McKay

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