What is the impact of a juvenile offender's record on college applications and job searches?

In Washington, juvenile offenders may be subject to various legal ramifications. However, these consequences are often limited to the juvenile’s record upon reaching adulthood. It is possible that a juvenile’s record could have an effect on college applications and job searches. Having a juvenile record may make it more difficult to gain acceptance to certain colleges or universities. Most educational institutions will conduct a criminal background check so potential students with juvenile offenses on their records may be denied admission or be put into a deferred admission program. After being admitted, a college could also limit some privileges such as student housing or study abroad opportunities. The impact of having a juvenile record can also be seen in job searches. Most employers will conduct a background check as part of the hiring process and could decide not to hire a potential candidate that has a juvenile criminal record. It is possible, however, that the employer could be willing to overlook the offense and hire the candidate. In both college applications and job searches, the impact of a juvenile’s record can be minimized by having an open and honest conversation with the admissions counselor or potential employer. By disclosing the offense up front and being able to demonstrate that the juvenile offense has not been repeated, it is possible that the impact of the record could be lessened.

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