ohiolegalhelp.org is a site with direct access to resources for Ohioans in need of legal assistance for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to housing, families, debt, court appearances, public benefits, seniors, traffic, and more.
Some states put up roadblocks that make it more difficult for people with criminal records to cast a ballot. Here are the rules in Ohio.
Video funded in part through a grant from the Ohio State Bar Foundation.
1-minute explainer video with helpful tips for returning citizens looking for a fresh start.
Funded by a grant from the Ohio State Bar Foundation.
Reentry after prison can be difficult. Many people leave prison with little no financial savings, job prospects, or affordable housing options.
While there are many unfair structural obstacles to reentry, here is a spreadsheet with groups of nonprofits and service organizations located in Greater Cincinnati that provide food and meals; furniture; housing and utility assistance; job training and education; medical, dental and mental health services; and transportation.
Whether you were recently released from prison or you have an incarcerated loved one and you’re wondering what to expect when an inmate comes home, we’ve built this guide to help. It’s loaded with information about finding housing for returning citizens. We’ve linked to plenty of resources to help jumpstart the best life after prison.
CIVICC: Civil Impact of Criminal Convictions database
This website provides an online database and search tools for anyone who wants to learn more about the collateral consequences of conviction in Ohio.
Employers who hire CQE-holders have the opportunity to maximize their applicant pool,
overcome mandatory hiring barriers under Ohio law and
gain immunity from negligent hiring liability.
Stephen JohnsonGrove (former policy director at OJPC) delivers this talk on CQEs and CAEs and how they can open doors to employment for people with criminal records.
(2014)
While this guidance should be read in its entirety, there are two important points to emphasize. Landlords should not deny housing based on an arrest alone, as arrests without convictions do not justify the denial. This guidance also prevents the use of blanket restrictions related to certain types of convictions. Accordingly, convictions should be considered on a case-by-case basis, in light of mitigating factors, such as the person’s age at the time a crime was committed, evidence of good behavior since the crime was committed, and how long ago the conviction occurred.
(current as of April 2020)
Housing Access for People with Criminal Records
By: Elayne Weiss, Senior Policy Analyst, National Low Income Housing Coalition