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Research and Insights

We are constantly keeping up with and sharing the latest we learn.

This work isn't being performed in a vacuum — there are numerous people and organizations focused on the same thing. We are doing our best to share what we learn from them and sharing what we learn with them. If you ever think of something worth looking into, please do reach out. Otherwise, we hope our knowledge helps you build on your own!

The Latest

  • The headquarters of American City Business Journals.

    Proof from Main Street - Second Chance Employers Are Winning

    You don't have to guess if this works. The data is already in, and the stories of companies like Checkr, ACE Glass, and JBM Packaging provide a clear roadmap for success.

    • By: Expeal Staff
    • Research
    • Case studies
  • A job fair on a warm, sunny day in 2015.

    How Small Businesses Can Implement Second Chance Hiring Today

    Once a business understands why major companies are investing in people with criminal records, the next question is practical - how does a small business do the same?

    • By: Expeal Staff
    • Research
    • Case studies
  • Students at the Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention Center.

    Why Main Street Can't Afford to Ignore Second Chance Hires

    Training programs for those involved with the criminal justice system have evolved significantly. Today, industry leaders are bringing high-level certification courses directly into correctional facilities.

    • By: Expeal Staff
    • Research
  • Jamie Dimon at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

    The Untapped Solution to Florida's Labor Crisis

    Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, put it - “If you paid your debt to society, you should be allowed to work.” This isn't just about fairness; it's about economics.

    • By: Expeal Staff
    • Research
    • Florida
  • The Naples Mercantile Building, constructed in 1919, is the city's first commercial building.

    Why a Second Chance is Good for the Economy

    Criminal records don't just hurt the individual, they hurt every American. They hurt families, strain communities, and stall local economies.

    • By: Expeal Staff
    • Research
  • Ted Smallwood's Store on Chokoloskee Island, a Collier County landmark.

    A Second Chance for Collier County (On Us)

    Your past shouldn't dictate your future. That's why we are excited to re-launch Expeal with a special pilot program exclusively for residents of Collier County, Florida.

    • By: Expeal Staff
    • Announcement
    • Florida