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MODERN DAY SLAVERY: SLAVERY STILL Exist.

By SMRN420 Blazin' Hip Hop Today's blazin' Date
As a society, we claim to uphold the values of fairness and justice. However, there are many systems in place that perpetuate inequality and discrimination, one of which is the housing industry. Companies like Saferent Property Solutions claim to provide safety and security for landlords and property managers by conducting background checks on potential renters. However, in reality, these companies are making it hard for people with criminal records to obtain proper housing, effectively keeping them in modern-day slavery.



The problem with Saferent Property Solutions and similar companies is that they use criminal records as a way to determine a person's character and risk level. This is discrimination because it assumes that all people with criminal records are dangerous and unreliable, which is simply not true. Furthermore, this discrimination is a form of double jeopardy, which means that a person is being punished twice for the same crime. If someone serves time for a crime, they should not be penalized for it after they serve their time. Being denied for jobs or apartments, or anything similar, is a form of double jeopardy that can have long-lasting effects on a person's life.

The impact of this discrimination is significant. According to a report by the National Employment Law Project, there are over 70 million people in the United States with criminal records. These individuals face significant barriers to employment and housing, which can lead to poverty, homelessness, and a return to criminal behavior. In fact, studies have shown that individuals with criminal records who are denied housing are more likely to recidivate than those who are able to find stable housing.

Furthermore, this discrimination disproportionately affects people of color. According to the NAACP, African Americans and Latinos are more likely to be arrested and convicted for crimes than whites, even when they commit the same offenses. This means that people of color are more likely to have criminal records, and therefore, more likely to be discriminated against when it comes to housing and employment.

So, what can be done to address this issue? One solution is to ban the use of criminal records in housing decisions, except in cases where the crime is directly related to housing. This would ensure that individuals are not being punished twice for the same crime and would provide more opportunities for people with criminal records to find stable housing. Additionally, landlords and property managers should be educated on the myths and realities of criminal records, so that they can make informed decisions that are fair and just.

In conclusion, companies like Saferent Property Solutions are perpetuating discrimination and inequality by making it hard for people with criminal records to obtain proper housing. This discrimination is a form of double jeopardy that can have long-lasting effects on a person's life. It is time for us to take action to address this issue and ensure that everyone has access to safe and stable housing, regardless of their criminal record.

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