Matt Sutton

VP of Comms @ceoworks. Justice-impacted person. Now fighting to free & empower my brothers & sisters ❤️ LWC ‘23 | Views are my own.

[Matt Sutton @MattSuttonEP]

So thrilled our #MoreThanABackground campaign caught the attention of @adage @creativitymag!! My team at @ceoworks has worked tirelessly on this for months. As a person directly impacted by this, it’s something I’ve personally wanted to do for a long time 🙏 TY @_SanchezSabrina!

[JustLeadershipUSA @JustLeadersUSA]

.@MattSuttonEP (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) shows how difficult it is to buy clothing for a job interview with just $50, or the amount many people receive in #gatemoney upon release from prison.

Watch video: https://t.co/Rax8j6HqpV

#Reentry #EconomicMobility

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Justice-impacted people shouldn't have to choose between employment & putting food on the table.

WILL YOU JOIN US IN TELLING YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TO PASS A BIPARTISAN FARM BILL THAT PROTECTS & EXPANDS FOOD SECURITY?

Follow the link to email or call your representative NOW! https://t.co/p9uJeAozpe

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

There are approx. 650,000 people in jail on any given day. Most of them have the right to vote – but, unsurprisingly, the carceral system does not make it easy for them:

https://t.co/rEOnAZcNwt

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Today, on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, CEO is excited to announce the launch of our #GetOutTheVote campaign in partnership with @votedotorg!

Everyone deserves to be represented - this initiative ensures that justice-impacted people have access to the resources they need to have their voices heard and raises awareness of the challenges they continue to face in doing so.

Read the full press release: https://t.co/NBIVibYy7K

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Justice-impacted people face extremely high rates of discrimination when trying to obtain employment. At CEO, we’re dedicated to providing the support, resources, and opportunities needed to build a better future.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/CvwMWgDrJp

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Many individuals are prepared to work after incarceration, but are instead met with barriers that prevent them from finding or retaining employment.

At CEO, we support numerous individuals like Yami and Wallace during their reentry. Learn more: https://t.co/CvwMWgDrJp

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Background checks result in the exclusion of qualified workers solely based on their records. This practice disproportionately affects BIPOC communities across the country. Each person is #MoreThanABackground.

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Did you know? LGBTQ+ people are arrested and incarcerated at a much higher rate than the general adult population. As a result, they're more likely to have a record and experience barriers when searching for employment. #PrideMonth

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Limiting the use of background checks would not only change the lives of justice-impacted people; it would be more beneficial to the economy too.

It's time to make that change. #MoreThanABackground

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

Most commissary spending is on food because prison meals are small and notoriously unhealthy.

Lots of this $$ comes from the *families* of incarcerated people.

Put plainly: they're forced to subsidize the prison system.

https://t.co/MwYgSfKxPb

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Formerly incarcerated people only receive $40 upon release in New York. It's time for this to change.

Read more about what CEO is doing to reduce recidivism rates and increase funding: https://t.co/AGGk5jzcRH

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

"Would provide a lifeline for formerly incarcerated New Yorkers."

Great op-ed by Albany Police Chief Brendan Cox in @timesunion making a strong case for AB9115/S6643A, which would raise the amount of money people leave NY Prisons from $40 to $2,550. https://t.co/GOVTiAujxy

[Matt Sutton @MattSuttonEP]

#SecondChanceMonth may be coming to an end, but the fight continues ✊ Join us in our advocacy to limit the use of background checks in the hiring process & ensure justice-impacted ppl have a fair shot at getting the jobs they’re qualified for. ❤️🙏

We are #MoreThanABackground

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Throughout #SecondChanceMonth, our #MoreThanABackground campaign exposed hiring bias against justice-impacted individuals. The month is coming to an end, but we’re just beginning. Stay involved at https://t.co/AH3jFkTJ0r.

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

What would you do with only $40 and a bus ticket?That's the reality for New Yorkers released from incarceration.

Join us in Albany, May 20th to urge our legislators to #RaiseTheGate. Transportation and lunch will be provided.

Register today: https://t.co/1v8NK6zAe3

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

“600,000+ people come home from incarceration every year and really struggle with many things. One is employment."

CEO teamed up with @join_freeworld to help justice-impacted participants land stable, high-paying jobs in the trucking industry. Read more: https://t.co/u6BqDKzeMg

[Matt Sutton @MattSuttonEP]

‼️#HIRING *Sr. Public Relations Mgr* role on my team‼️ Incredible opp for a mid-senior level PR/media relations pro w/management experience to contribute to creating economic & social mobility for justice-impacted ppl. $88-108K👇

[Prison Policy Initiative @PrisonPolicy]

Today, #SCOTUS will hear a case that could severely criminalize homelessness.

Formerly incarcerated people are almost 10 times more likely to be homeless than the general public – and this ruling could devastate an already vulnerable population. 🧵

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Recently, @atlhawks and @Chase engaged with entrepreneurs from #CEOAtlanta for a day of educational business workshops as part of a #SecondChanceMonth initiative. Later, CEO participants attended the Hawks game, where they were spotlighted for their ambitions and career goals!

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Background checks result in the exclusion of qualified workers solely based on their records. This practice disproportionately affects BIPOC communities across the country. Each person is #MoreThanABackground.

[Matt Sutton @MattSuttonEP]

People like Marvin are why we launched this campaign.

Read his powerful story and more at https://t.co/8rIkC8fTyT.

[Center for Employment Opportunities @ceoworks]

Despite 22 years of experience, Marvin found himself in a challenging position after getting his job offer rescinded due to his record. Today, he owns a business that gives justice-impacted individuals the opportunities he was denied. https://t.co/QcaH15c6Io #MoreThanABackground