Factors Influencing the Employability of Latinos: The Roles of Ethnicity, Criminal History, and Qualifications

Varghese, Femina P.; Hardin, Erin E.; Bauer, Rebecca L.

doi:10.1007/s12552-009-9014-2

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“…Furthermore, ethnic minorities who have criminal records face race-related barriers to employment that significantly hinder their employment opportunities as compared to European Americans (Pager, 2003;Varghese, Hardin, & Bauer, 2009). While 1 in 45 adult European Americans (both men and women) are under correctional supervision, the numbers are 1 in 11 for African Americans and 1 in 27 for Latinos (Pew Center on the States, 2009).…”

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Cummings

2012

The Counseling Psychologist

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The criminal justice population has experienced exponential growth in recent decades. Yet, counseling and vocational psychology has not kept pace in addressing the vocational needs of this population. A recent literature search in counseling and vocational journals found that in the last quarter century, only 14 articles have been published that focus on this topic. Among these, even fewer are focused on developing effective vocational interventions for this population. The articles in this major contribution endeavor to begin filling this gap by (a) demonstrating the need and applicability for applying counseling and vocational psychology in developing vocational interventions for the criminal justice population, (b) providing an example and initial empirical findings of a vocational intervention used with this population, and (c) informing readers of best practices in interdisciplinary research for theoretical integration to work with this population.

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2012

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“…The Latino population has been identified as the fastest growing and most influential minority ethnic group in the United States, and it is estimated that by the year 2050, one in three individuals living in the United States will be of Latino descent (Kilgust, 2009; Stowell, Martinez, & Cancino, 2012; Varghese, Hardin, & Bauer, 2009). 1 However, Latinos’ involvement in the criminal justice system has risen more rapidly than their population growth, including those convicted of sex crimes (Smith-Socaris, Perry, & Fox-Mullen, 2006), suggesting an overrepresentation of this group within the system (Lopez & Livingston, 2009).…”

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Are Latinos Who Commit Sexual Offenses Different? A Closer Examination of Characteristics and Offense Patterns

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Research examining ethnic and cultural differences among individuals who commit sex offenses remains limited. Specifically, literature focusing on sex offenses committed by Latinos is scarce. Using archival data from a large sample of individuals who committed sex offenses, this study explored differences between Latino, White, and African American individuals related to their characteristics, the offenses, and the victims. Latinos in the sample were more likely to have a lower educational level, and to be living with the victim, than either their White or African American counterparts. To further understand the influence of cultural background, the study also examined differences within the Latino group based on their country of origin. Within the Latino sample, differences emerged in their educational level, criminal background, and psychiatric history. These findings are discussed as they pertain to future research and current practices related to the management and treatment of Latinos who commit sexual offenses.

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“…Yet, Blacks were the least likely to receive training from college or trade school while in prison, as indicated by obtaining a certificate (Rampey et al, 2016). These compounded difficulties, coupled with racism, would continue the cycle of disadvantages in employment following release (Pager, 2003;Varghese, Hardin, Bauer, 2009). Relatedly, in an empirical investigation, researchers found that employers were less likely to call back Black men with a criminal record than their White counterparts, all other factors being equal (Pager, 2003).…”

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“…For People of Color with a criminal background, obtaining job qualifications could reduce some employment barriers (e.g., Varghese, Hardin, & Bauer, 2009). Davis et al (2013) of the RAND Corporation found that participation in prison education programs decreased probability of recidivating by 43%.…”

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Injustice in the Justice System: Reforming Inequities for True “Justice for All”

Varghese

Israel

Seymour³

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True justice is equitable. Counseling psychologists, through their skills, knowledge, and values, can be a powerful force in reforming a system that oppresses marginalized groups to one that is just. In this paper, we focus on three major aspects of the justice system: laws and the courts, law enforcement, and detention and corrections, and we further describe injustice in these three areas. We then use critical race theory and counseling psychology perspectives to develop a framework to provide counseling psychologists with practical strategies to transform inequities. Such strategies include advocating to change unjust laws, filling the research gap for effective and humane practices, developing evidence-based programs, and providing leadership and training.

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Factors Influencing the Employability of Latinos: The Roles of Ethnicity, Criminal History, and Qualifications

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Are Latinos Who Commit Sexual Offenses Different? A Closer Examination of Characteristics and Offense Patterns

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