Building Pathways to Employment for Justice-Impacted Individuals in Washington State
If you've been impacted by the justice system and are in Washington State, we’re here to help you overcome the barriers to employment and find meaningful work.
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Supporting Justice Impacted Individuals in Washington State
Who We Are
Helping Justice-Impacted Individuals Secure Meaningful Careers
25×4 is dedicated to helping individuals impacted by the criminal justice system overcome barriers to employment. We provide personalized support to help you secure meaningful employment, achieve financial stability, and reintegrate successfully into society. Our goal is to ensure that justice-impacted individuals have equal access to career opportunities, regardless of their past.
OUR SERVICES
Are Background Checks Preventing You From Getting Hired?
Cover Letter & Resume Assistance
Second-Chance Job Placement
Personalized Job Search Guidance
Interview Coaching
Networking Support
Mentorship
If you’re looking for a second chance, 25x4 is the place to go.
STATISTICS
At 25×4, we confront a reality that is too often ignored: reentry in America is defined by systemic barriers, not second chances. Data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics makes clear that the challenges are not isolated—they are structural:
Nearly 60% of formerly incarcerated individuals are unemployed, compared to just 3.7% of the general population (2022).
A 2023 study tracking over 50,000 people released from federal prison found that only 40% were employed at any given time over a four-year period, and many struggled to maintain stable employment.
In most states, employers can legally deny someone a job solely because of a felony conviction, regardless of qualifications or readiness to work—this is systemic exclusion, not public safety.
There are over 48,000 legal and regulatory restrictions nationwide limiting access to jobs, housing, education, and opportunity—many lasting a lifetime.
Individuals who gain skills while incarcerated—such as barbering, electrical work, or trucking—are often denied professional licenses, preventing them from using those skills upon release.
The message is clear: we invest in rehabilitation, encourage change, and then construct barriers that make success nearly impossible. At 25×4, we believe this is not just ineffective—it is a fundamentally broken system that must be reformed.
