The claim made by business groups and non-supporters of CORI reform, appear to argue for their right to “weed out” those who have a CORI record. That is simply wrong on many levels. Sadly, even with CORI reform, many employers would still maintain this barrier to employment by having complete access to ones criminal records using it at as a sort of entry check to obtain even an interview. This is your livelihood. C’mon people, you already know you can be denied employment because of a low credit score. What’s next from these business groups? No family healthcare, no time off?

With statistical data showing the chance of re-offense is the same as someone with no record, Mass has dropped the ball for not doing this sooner. Vote for those who care about our community, vote CORI reform.