Community group helps to give a ‘Second Chance’ to convicted felons, troubled teens

JOHNSONVILLE, SC (WBTW) – Last January, a bill to “Ban the Box” was introduced in the House asking that no job application include questions related to convictions of a crime, unless the crime directly related to the applicant’s desired position.
Supporters of that bill hoped to give convicted felons a second chance and prove themselves to employers.
One group in Johnsonville is also pushing for that second chance with a new program they hope will better individuals, thei