‘I still couldn’t find a place to lay my head’: How to find a job and housing with a criminal record — and why it’s so hard
An estimated 78 million people in the U.S. have a criminal record, restricting their employment and housing opportunities long after an arrest or conviction.
Matthew Charles had been President Donald Trumps special guest at the 2019 State of the Union address. Hed met with state governors and members of Congress. Hed been featured in national media outlet…