Individualized Assessments

A criminal record does not always tell the whole story. An Individualized Assessment can provide important context about the person, the circumstances, and what has happened since.

POEknows provides Individualized Assessments for individuals, employers and housing providers who need a more complete picture when criminal history information is part of a decision.

An Individualized Assessment looks beyond the existence of a record and helps document relevant circumstances, rehabilitation, accomplishments, references and other information that may help explain who the individual is today.

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Who Can Benefit From an Individualized Assessment?

POEknows works with individuals seeking an opportunity, employers reviewing applicants, and housing providers evaluating prospective residents.

Individuals

Build a clearer picture of who you are today by documenting your progress, accomplishments, references and circumstances since the events reflected in your criminal history.

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Employers

Obtain additional context when criminal history information may affect an employment decision and give the applicant an opportunity to provide relevant information.

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Housing Providers

Gather additional information that may help place criminal history in context when evaluating a prospective resident under your established screening policies.

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For Individuals

A criminal record can create barriers when applying for employment or housing, but the record itself may not explain the circumstances surrounding the event or the changes that have occurred since.

POEknows can help prepare an in-depth Individualized Assessment that documents your history, your progress and the steps you have taken to move forward.

The goal is to provide employers or housing providers with a clearer picture of the person you are today—not simply the information contained in an old record.

An Individualized Assessment May Include:

Your explanation of the underlying circumstances
Information about rehabilitation and personal growth
Employment and educational accomplishments
Community involvement
Professional or personal references
Evidence of stability and responsibility
Information about the time that has passed since the offense
Other relevant circumstances that help tell your story

Your Record Is Part of Your History — Not Your Entire Identity

People can change, grow and move forward. An Individualized Assessment provides an opportunity to document that progress and present relevant information that may not appear in a background report.

For Employers

When criminal history information may affect an employment decision, an Individualized Assessment can provide additional context about the applicant and the circumstances surrounding the record.

EEOC guidance encourages employers to evaluate criminal history in relation to the position and to give applicants an opportunity to provide additional information when criminal conduct may exclude them from consideration.

POEknows can conduct an Individualized Assessment on your behalf, gathering relevant information and presenting the findings in an organized report for your review.

Employment Assessment May Consider:

The nature and circumstances of the offense
The amount of time that has passed
The applicant’s age at the time
Employment history before and after the event
Rehabilitation or educational efforts
Professional and community references
The relationship between the conduct and the position
Other information provided by the applicant

Identify the Concern

Determine what criminal history information may affect the employment decision and why it may be relevant to the position.

Give the Applicant a Voice

Allow the applicant to explain the record, provide additional context and submit information about rehabilitation or other relevant circumstances.

Review the Complete Picture

Consider the additional information together with the criminal history and the responsibilities of the position before making the final employment decision.

For Housing Providers

Criminal history information can also arise during residential screening. An Individualized Assessment can provide additional context about the prospective resident and help housing providers evaluate information using their established screening policies and applicable requirements.

POEknows can gather information from the applicant about the circumstances surrounding the record, the time that has passed, rehabilitation, references and other relevant factors.

The completed assessment provides a more complete set of information for the housing provider to consider when making the final leasing decision.

Residential Assessment May Consider:

The nature and circumstances of the offense
The amount of time that has passed
Subsequent rental history
Employment and financial stability
Rehabilitation and personal development
Community or professional references
Evidence of responsible conduct since the offense
Other information supplied by the applicant

A More Complete Picture

An Individualized Assessment does not erase or change a criminal record. It provides additional information and context so the individual, employer or housing provider can evaluate the record as part of a more complete picture.

POEknows Can Conduct the Assessment for You

Conducting a meaningful Individualized Assessment requires time, careful interviewing and organized documentation.

POEknows can conduct the assessment, gather relevant information from the individual and other available sources, and provide an organized report for review.

Whether you are an individual trying to move forward, an employer evaluating a candidate or a housing provider reviewing an applicant, our team can help.