Opportunity or Cost

I enjoyed Steve Bailey's column in the Boston Globe this morning. He highlights the willingness of Calloway Labs to hire ex-offenders. Bailey's close is a reminder why we need CORI reform : "Nationally, about 600,000 people will get out of prison this year. In a state where the resident workforce grows not at all, ex-prisoners can be an opportunity - or a cost. Crime is one industry that is always hiring. No experience required."