Responsible Business Initiative for Justice
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBIJ) is an international non-profit organization working with companies to champion fairness, equality, and effectiveness across systems of punishment and incarceration. RBIJ engages, educates, and equips businesses— and their leaders — to participate in meaningful advocacy on key justice issues, support policy-specific reform campaigns, and use their hiring, resources and operations to be a force for good in society.
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04-27-23
RBIJ Publishes Roadmap To Drive Adoption of Second Chance Hiring
RBIJ has revealing a report revealing employer perspectives and reservations, while laying out a roadmap to drive the adoption of Second Chance hiring in the United States.
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01-12-23
Six New Companies Join Workforce and Justice Alliance
Six new companies have joined the Workforce and Justice Alliance (WJA), a groundbreaking coalition of businesses dedicated to supporting criminal justice reform measures that will expand the workforce and increase equitable hiring across the country.
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10-27-22
Businesses Form Workforce and Justice Alliance To Drive Reform
U.S. businesses have come together to launch the Workforce and Justice Alliance (WJA), a groundbreaking coalition to help deliver criminal justice reform across the country.
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10-25-22
Greyston Bakery Joins Groundbreaking Walmart-Funded Employment Program As It Announces Locations and Partners
Joseph Kenner, CEO of Greyston Bakery, will take the stage at 3BL Media’s Brands Taking Stands Summit to announce Greyston’s participation in Unlock Potential, a Walmart-funded intentional hiring program that is designed to prevent incarceration.
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03-11-22
RBIJ Launches Program to Deflect At-Risk Youth From Criminal Justice Involvement Through New 1st Chance Hiring Network - With Support From Walmart
The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice has announced a ground-breaking program made possible by Walmart (through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity) that aims to confront economic immobility at the source.
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01-18-22
As Utah Takes Up Death Penalty Repeal Bill, 240+ Business Leaders Call for Abolition
As lawmakers in Utah get ready to take up a historic Republican-led bill seeking to repeal the state’s death penalty, more than 240 business leaders have declared their opposition to capital punishment.
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10-07-21
150+ Business Leaders Speak Out Against the Death Penalty, Joining Branson Campaign as Abolition Gains Momentum
More than 150 business leaders have declared their support for a global campaign to end capital punishment, ahead of World Day Against the Death Penalty (October 10).
