Criminal History Self-Disclosure Form

Applicant self-reports prior convictions, allowing comparison with background results.

Introduction

The Criminal History Self-Disclosure Form allows candidates to voluntarily disclose criminal history information before formal background checks begin. This form promotes transparency while providing candidates opportunity to explain circumstances and demonstrate rehabilitation efforts that may not be apparent in background check reports.

Voluntary Disclosure and Transparency

Enables candidates to provide context for criminal history findings, explain circumstances surrounding incidents, document rehabilitation efforts, and demonstrate personal growth since criminal incidents occurred. The form supports fair chance hiring practices by allowing candidates to present their complete story rather than relying solely on criminal records without context or explanation of personal circumstances.

Fair Chance Hiring Support

Should include space for detailed explanations, documentation of rehabilitation programs, references to character witnesses, and information about personal growth and positive life changes. The form supports individualized assessment practices required by ban-the-box laws and fair chance hiring policies that consider rehabilitation and individual circumstances.

Assessment Integration

Integrate self-disclosure information with formal background check results for comprehensive candidate evaluation. Use information to conduct individualized assessments that consider job-relatedness, rehabilitation efforts, and time elapsed since incidents occurred.

Fair Evaluation Practices

Never use self-disclosure as sole basis for adverse decisions without considering rehabilitation and individual circumstances. Ensure consistency in evaluation standards and maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information provided by candidates during disclosure process.

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Applicant self-reports prior convictions, allowing comparison with background results.

Introduction

The Criminal History Self-Disclosure Form allows candidates to voluntarily disclose criminal history information before formal background checks begin. This form promotes transparency while providing candidates opportunity to explain circumstances and demonstrate rehabilitation efforts that may not be apparent in background check reports.

Voluntary Disclosure and Transparency

Enables candidates to provide context for criminal history findings, explain circumstances surrounding incidents, document rehabilitation efforts, and demonstrate personal growth since criminal incidents occurred. The form supports fair chance hiring practices by allowing candidates to present their complete story rather than relying solely on criminal records without context or explanation of personal circumstances.

Fair Chance Hiring Support

Should include space for detailed explanations, documentation of rehabilitation programs, references to character witnesses, and information about personal growth and positive life changes. The form supports individualized assessment practices required by ban-the-box laws and fair chance hiring policies that consider rehabilitation and individual circumstances.

Assessment Integration

Integrate self-disclosure information with formal background check results for comprehensive candidate evaluation. Use information to conduct individualized assessments that consider job-relatedness, rehabilitation efforts, and time elapsed since incidents occurred.

Fair Evaluation Practices

Never use self-disclosure as sole basis for adverse decisions without considering rehabilitation and individual circumstances. Ensure consistency in evaluation standards and maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information provided by candidates during disclosure process.

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