The problem with criminal records: Discrepancies between state reports and private-sector background checks

Criminal records are routinely used by employers and other institutional decision-makers who rely on their presumed fidelity to evaluate applicants. We analyze criminal records for a sample of 101 people, comparing official state reports, two sources of private-sector background checks (one regulate...

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Authors: Lageson, Sarah Esther (Author) ; Stewart, Robert (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Criminology
Year: 2024, Volume: 62, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-34
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