Hello:

You are invited to participate in our HR Professionals survey. In this survey, approximately 200 people will be asked to
complete a questionnaire that asks questions about the interview/hiring considerations towards convicted felons. For
this survey, the term convicted felon will be used to describe non-violent offenders and white-collar criminals.
Completion of this survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project.
However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very
important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your
information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the
procedures, you may contact Mellony Milton by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button
below.

How long have you worked at your organization?

Less than 6 months

6 months to 1 year

1 to 2 years

3 to 5 years

More than 5 years

What is your organization’s business type?

Sole Proprietorship

Partnership (General/Limited)

LLP/LLC

Corporation (C corp/S corp)

Non-Profit Entity

Other
What is your organization’s primary line of business?

Aerospace/Defense

Architecture

Automotive

Banking/Finance/Insurance

Beverages

Chemicals

Construction

Electronics/Technology

Engineering

Food Producer/Retailer

Healthcare Providers/Suppliers

Household Goods

Media

Metals

Mining

Oil & Gas Producers/Services

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Real Estate

Retail

Support Services

Telecommunications

Tobacco

Transportation

Travel/Leisure

Utilities (Gas, Water, Electric)

Other
What is the size of your organization?

0 – 999 employees

1,000 – 4,999 employees

5,000 – 9,999 employees

10,000 + employees

What is the primary source used for reference and background checks for your organization?

In-house staffers

Outsourced agency

Internet site

Governmental source

Other

What types of reference and background checking are conducted by your industry? (Check all that apply)

Work History

Credit Report

Criminal History

Driving Record

Education History

Certification Credentials

Employee Provided References

Other
What time frame is specified on your organization's application for employment in reference the the past conviction
question?

Have you been convicted of a felony in the past 5 years

Have you been convicted of a felony in the past 10 years

Have you ever been convicted of a felony

No such question on our organizational application

Any other time frame

Very Somewhat Somewhat Very

Neutral
Positive Positive Negative Negative
If a potential employee discloses
their felony record to you during
an interview, how do you view
this act?

How would you view their ability

to discuss their criminal past as a
lesson learned?

Would your organization still consider hiring an ex-offender if they were the top candidate?

Definitely Probably Absolutely Not

What factors does your
organization use when
deciding to hire an
individual with a prior
conviction? (Check all that
apply)

Offense dates

Education

Type of offense

Work experience

Length of incarceration

Knowledge, skill & ability of

person

Arrest record

Length of time since last

offense

Length of probation/parole

Length of time exhausted

between the end of
probation/parole and
interview/application

Other
* What is the MOST IMPORTANT factor used by your
organization? (Please use selections from prior question)

What is the chance of a convicted felon, who has been out of

state incarceration/supervison for 10 years and no other
offenses obtaining a job in your organization, provided they
meet all of your hiring requirements?

Likely Neutral Unlikely

Absolutely Likely Neutral Unlikely Impossible

Do you believe
that access to
criminal records
by the public
outweighs any
concerns of
privacy for the
convicted felon?

Do you believe
that a three
year sentence
in prison would
equate to a life
sentence of
unemployment
or even
recidivism due
to criminal
record access
and refusal to
hire by an
organization?
Should the
state be in
charge of
offender re-
entry programs
to end the
revolving door
of recidivism?

Should
employers be
willing
participants in
offender re-
entry programs
to reduce
recidivism?

Do you believe
that when an
ex-offender re-
enters the
community that
someone must
deal with the
political,
economic and
social
consequences?

Please indicate the highest level of education completed.

High School or equivalent

Vocational/Technical School (2 year)

Some College

College Graduate (4 year)

Some Graduate

Master's Degree (MS)

Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Professional Degree (MD, JD, etc.)

What is your gender?

Female

Male

Which of the following best describes the area you live in?

Urban

Suburban

Rural

How would you classify your race/ethnic group?

Caucasian/White

African American/Black
Indigenous or Aboriginal Person

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Latino

Multiracial

Other

What is your age?

Under 20

20 - 29

30 - 39

40 - 49

50 - 59

60 and Over

Please share any additional comments of concerns on this

subject.