WE HAVE A PUNISHMENT PROBLEM IN THIS COUNTRY In the United States 70 million people have been convicted of a crime, with an expected 100 million by 2030. Of those 2.5 million are in prisons and jails and 4.5 million are on probation or parole. WHERE ARE THE OTHER 63 MILLION? The US unemployment rate is currently under 4%. But for people with conviction histories? It’s 27%. What’s Next Washington wants to end the economic death sentence of a conviction history. THERE IS A LABOR SHORTAGE IN THE US What's Next Washington created the Partnering for an Inclusive Workforce Project (PIWP) to help employers recruit, hire and retain people with conviction histories, including formerly incarcerated talent (FIT™). Please visit our website to find out more...