The Deadwiley Truth

THE DEADWILEY TRUTH OP-ED COLUMN BAN THE BOX CAMPAIGN IS “VICTORIOUS” IN NEW YORK CITY By Eric M. Deadwiley August 6, 2011, 2011 Dear Friends, Advocates and Representatives : On April 13, 2011 Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia, signed into law the “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards” Ordinance. Council-woman Donna Reed Miller of the 18 th Council District introduced the Bill. Mayor NutteR explained how ex-offenders face many stumbling blocks when attempting to re-enter society, employment being only one of them. “One of their greatest challenges is overcoming their criminal records. This legislation will make it easier for ex-offenders to be judged by their abilities, as opposed to their past.” On April 20, 2011, I faxed a “BAN THE BOX” Proposal to every member of the Corrections Committee in the New York State Assembly and members of the New York State Senate.   On June 14, 2011, I faxed the same Proposal to every member of the New York City Council. As a result of